Head of Gayhurst School

Required for September 2026

The Governors of Gayhurst School wish to appoint an outstanding individual to the position of Head.

Gayhurst School is a co-educational, independent day school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire with around 340 pupils aged 3 to 11. Gayhurst has a proud history combined with an enviable record of innovation. It prides itself on its high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and strong sense of family and community. Gayhurst offers outstanding facilities on its 2-hectare site, including a new auditorium, sports hall and dance studio opened in 2025.

This appointment is a great opportunity for an existing or aspiring Head to make a lasting impact on the school. The new Head will embrace and personify the school’s core values of enriching learning, developing resilience, independence and confidence.

Outstanding leadership and management skills, commercial understanding, excellent communication skills and resilience will be crucial. The successful applicant will be a strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement a compelling school vision. They will be highly visible and skilled at building strong teams and nurturing talent.

Further, detailed candidate information about the role, including the candidate brief and information on how to apply, is available at www.rsacademics.com

Potential applicants who would like to find out more about this opportunity are invited to contact one of the RSAcademics team working on this project for an initial, confidential conversation:

Angela Short, Head of Search: angelashort@rsacademics.com

Liz Francis, Senior Advisor: lizfrancis@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10 October at 10.00am UK time.

• Gayhurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & 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 safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Finance Manager

Gayhurst School is seeking to appoint a Finance Manager for an October start, to work with the Bursar and Administration Team to manage all financial functions of the school. The post is full time, throughout the year.

The successful candidate will be an ACCA qualified, or equivalent, finance professional who is well organised and methodical.

Job Description – Finance Manager Sept 2025

Information about Gayhurst School (Sept 2025)

Please send your completed Application Form to the HR & Compliance Manager at recruitment@gayhurstschool.co.uk

 Closing date for applications: 9am on Monday 22 nd September 2025

For further details or if you have any questions, please contact the HR & Compliance Manager, Lisa Ozcan, at recruitment@gayhurstschool.co.uk

The 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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).