Job Description

Gayhurst School

Buckinghamshire

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

10 October 2025

Job overview

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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 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.

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Gayhurst School

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Gayhurst School

Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8RJ
United Kingdom

+44 1753 882690

Gayhurst is a co-educational preparatory school for girls and boys aged three to 11 founded in 1908. Gayhurst strives to give its pupils the best start in life. The school provides a happy and caring environment. It treats every child as an individual and gives all its pupils the opportunity to achieve their potential in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits

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