Head Teacher

An exceptional opportunity for a highly driven, approachable and versatile professional to lead this highly successful grammar school where a culture of high academic achievement is combined with a warm, inclusive culture and an exciting holistic programme of activities and experiences.

Tonbridge Grammar School is a high-achieving, selective grammar school with academy status, educating girls between the ages of 11 and 16 and girls and boys in the Sixth Form. Our vibrant school community is a place where students and staff are encouraged to be the very best that they can be in a nurturing and kind climate where wellbeing is at the top of the agenda.

Set on a hillside overlooking Tonbridge, the School has good public transport and road links, whilst also being minutes from the Kent countryside.

The experienced, committed and supportive Trustees seek a leader with:

• A proven track record of successful senior leadership experience gained as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher.
• A strong alignment with Tonbridge Grammar School’s focus on diversity, equality and inclusion in all that the School does.
• Demonstrable experience of leading and managing outstanding teams and supporting and empowering colleagues.
• Experience of managing successful change and transition, as well as leading innovation at a whole-school level.

The successful candidate will be ready to lead change that will further enhance the School whilst maintaining the excellence for which we are already renown; TGS was placed third in the South East and 14th in the UK in the 2026 Times Parent Power State Secondary School league table and was judged outstanding for overall effectiveness following an OFSTED inspection in December 2024. They will furthermore embody the values of inclusivity, authenticity and interconnectedness that allow our students to thrive in an environment that allows us to ‘educate able students for life’ in a rapidly changing local, national and international landscape. 

No previous experience of working in a grammar school is necessary, and we welcome applicants from both state and independent sectors. We are committed to advancing diversity among our staff to reflect that of our student body, and therefore, we particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

In the first instance, interested candidates are warmly invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:

Sarah Glencross – Head of Senior School Search: sarahglencross@rsacademics.com

For further information about the role and details of how to apply, please visit www.rsacademics.com

Closing date: 10.00am (UK time) on Wednesday 25th February 2026.

Tonbridge Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.