Head – Campbell College

Campbell College has a very strong reputation for the excellent all-round education of boys within an inclusive, values-rich and caring community.

Start date – September 2025

The Governors of Campbell College are looking to appoint a new Head who will relish the prospect of living and working in a stimulating and purposeful environment; one that encourages each individual to make the very best of the opportunities presented by the School, the vibrant city of Belfast and the wider surrounding Northern Ireland region. This opportunity arises on the retirement of the current Head, Robert Robinson, who has given the school many years of distinguished service.

Campbell College is an HMC day and boarding school for around 1200 boys aged 3-18, which, throughout its rich history, has been committed to raising expectations, fostering enthusiasm and inspiring a love of learning. Campbell College boys leave the School believing that they can make a real and lasting difference in society and with skills and experiences that are going to matter to them for the rest of their lives.

The College comprises an independent Junior School with a Senior School funded through both government contribution and modest school fees. Nearly all Junior School boys move up to the Senior School. The College has long been committed to the best possible education for boys which, in the current climate, has never been more needed.

We anticipate that with our heritage and history, our strong current profile and our attractive setting within a 100-acre woodland campus on the outskirts of Belfast, this post will be very attractive to current or aspiring Heads in Northern Ireland and beyond. We are looking for a new Head who is personable, ambitious and resilient; someone who would relish the mutual benefit of being fully engaged with the Governors in working to ensure the College’s future prosperity and sustainability.

If this is a post that excites you and you feel you have the requisite skills and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

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

Helen Flower, Search Consultant: helenflower@rsacademics.com

Charlotte Faber, Senior Advisor: charlottefaber@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of the application is 10.00am (UK time) on Friday 8^th November 2024.

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 Jamie Andrews (Chair of Governors) and Caroline Van der Feltz (Governor).  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.

• Campbell College 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.