Head – Bethany School

The Governors of Bethany School invite applications for the role of Head, following sixteen years of first-class leadership by Mr Francie Healy.

The post falls vacant on his retirement in September 2026.

Bethany is a thriving independent boarding and day school for 330 children aged 11-18 and is enjoying an ever-growing reputation for the quality of its teaching and the excellent pastoral care on offer. It is recognised internationally for its success in the education of dyslexic pupils and also has a strong performing arts faculty. Within its beautiful setting in 60 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, the school brings together a strong sense of tradition and a culture of innovation, underpinned by a warm, caring and inclusive community spirit.

The Governors seek an outstanding Head with the vision, warmth and energy to take the school forward into the next stage of development.  The successful candidate will be an inspirational, inclusive and experienced senior educationalist with a proven track record of success, excellence in all leadership skills, a commitment to co-education, business awareness, and a true appreciation of the myriad of opportunities offered by life in a school community based on strong Christian values.

Competitive salary and the package includes a 4/5 bedroom house on site.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment:

Jenny Funnell: jennyfunnell@rsacademics.com or

Sarah Evans: sarahevans@rsacademics.com 

Deadline for applications: 10.00am UK time on 27 May, 2025

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” on the right side of this webpage 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 the Chair of Governors, Mr Jonathan Fenn.  The letter should explain your reasons for applying.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Beacon, Project Coordinator (Leadership Appointments) at applications@rsacademics.com.  Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)20 6269 791.

• Bethany School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
• 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 the role are indicated in the candidate information. 
• RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.