The Second Master role supports the Chief Master & Principal of King Edward’s School (KES) and King Edward VI High School for Girls (KEHS) and Headmaster of the Foundation, to deliver operational leadership at King Edward’s School. The Second Master will work closely with the Chief Master & Principal (CM&P) to build on the outstanding strengths of this distinguished school and deliver a new strategic vision.
King Edward's School (KES) is a prestigious and historic institution located in the United Kingdom. Established with a rich tradition of academic excellence, KES provides a nurturing environment for students to excel both academically and personally.
The Second Master role is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Deputy Head to run the day-to-day operations of a leading school in the UK, as well as having some strategic oversight in the school’s development. Working under the CM&P of KES and KEHS, the Second Master will represent the school, and lead his/her internal team. S/he will play a key role in the Independent Schools Executive Team, ensuring continued success for the school, as well as working with his/her colleague at KEHS towards greater alignment and parity of pupil and staff experience. King Edward’s School provides an intellectually stimulating, rich and varied education in which pupils from a wide range of backgrounds excel and thrive. The school is one of the most diverse independent schools in the UK
How to apply
To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form, equal opportunities monitoring form (both available for download from the school website) and a covering letter addressed to Mrs Kirsty von Malaisé – (Chief Master & Principal) by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is Friday 7 November at 8am.
First stage interviews will take place on Friday 14 November November 2025.
If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact the Chief Master & Principal’s Executive Assistant, Tracy Klinger by email: T.Klinger@keschools.org.uk.
King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the School’s Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website https://www.kes.org.uk.
