Deputy Master – Haileybury

Haileybury is seeking to appoint a new Deputy Master for September 2025.

Founded in 1862, Haileybury is set in 500 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. Nationally and internationally recognised as one of the UK’s leading schools, this highly successful co-educational, boarding and day school provides a holistic education for over 900 pupils aged 11 to 18 on an extensive and very well-equipped campus. Haileybury offers the International Baccalaureate in addition to A Levels and GCSEs, and the research-based curriculum ensures that standards of learning and teaching are extremely high.

Haileybury’s mission is to provide a rounded, broad and relevant education that equips its pupils to thrive. Its outstanding academic environment is supported by a rich and varied co-curricular programme. The quality of the pastoral care is excellent and is built around an inclusive boarding ethos; day pupils are fully integrated into the boarding houses, and all pupils are known and celebrated as individuals.

There is a strong and tangible feel of community within the School, underpinned by principles of equality, diversity and inclusion, together with a deep appreciation of the importance of service to others. The School’s sponsorship of Haileybury Turnford, a local academy, has already had a marked effect: this is an important partnership for both schools. There is also a well-established and growing family of international partner schools in Kazakhstan, Bangladesh and Malta.

The Master is seeking an energetic and inspiring leader: a strategic thinker with a clear personal vision for education. The successful candidate will be an experienced and effective manager, an empathetic leader who engages with all members of the school community. A commitment to the boarding ethos of the School is essential.

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

Michael Stephens, Head of Senior Schools Search: michaelstephens@rsacademics.com

Helen Flower, Search Consultant: helenflower@rsacademics.com

Michael Spens, Senior Advisor: michaelspens@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am UK time on Thursday 6 February 2025.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” on the right side of this screen and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

• A completed application form
• A covering letter addressed to Mr Eugene du Toit, The Master of Haileybury. The letter should explain your reasons for applying.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.

• Haileybury promotes equal opportunity for all staff and pupils, and is committed to its culture of diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of a wide range of backgrounds. Appointments will be made on merit.
• Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory references and social media vetting, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
• Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process.
• RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.