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.

Key Stage 1 Teacher (Maternity Cover for January or April 2026)

Gayhurst is seeking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Key Stage One Teacher to join our friendly and highly professional team. The successful candidate will be an innovative teacher with excellent classroom practice. A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and the ability and willingness to teach multiple subjects at Key Stage One is essential. This will be a one-year maternity cover contract.

We would like to recruit a teacher who is an excellent team player with the ability encourage the best from our pupils. We would also value an individual with the willingness to make a wider contribution to the school beyond the classroom.

Information about Gayhurst School for Candidates  

Deadline: 9am, Monday 6 th October 2025

Applications will be reviewed as received and we reserve the right to close the advert early should an appointment be made. Please therefore apply at your earliest convenience.

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).