Head – City Junior School

The Governors of City Junior School are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate as the new Head.

Required for September 2025/January 2026

The School is a high-profile, thriving, academically selective co-educational day School for children aged 7-11, located in the heart of the City, in Gray’s Inn. Established in 2022, the School benefits from its links to City of London School for Girls and City of London School where pupils transition without 11+ examination at the end of Year 6.  City Junior School is owned by and established as part of the City of London Corporation, which supports the School and is responsible for the School’s governance.

City Junior School offers a rigorous and rounded education. The well-designed curriculum provides pupils with the opportunity to create, connect and collaborate both within and beyond the classroom. They are encouraged to ask questions, take risks and think creatively. Kindness and compassion are modelled and taught. The newly created school building includes modern, light-filled classrooms, with specialist teaching areas for a range of subjects.  Pupils have access to the fantastic facilities of both senior schools, such as their swimming pools and theatre spaces, whilst also benefiting from the glorious environment of Gray’s Inn, including access to the ‘Walks’ (large grassed areas) for play and the historic dining hall for lunch. Academic standards are high and so is the focus on wellbeing. The School’s values relate to community and citizenship; joy and wellbeing; and scholarship and discovery.

This exciting opportunity will suit candidates with outstanding communication and people skills, as well as the ability to manage change effectively, leading staff with energy and purpose. The successful candidate will have vision, resilience and gravitas.  They will need to establish trust and confidence demonstrating empathy and a warm, engaging personality.  

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:

Jenny Funnell, Search Consultant: jennyfunnell@rsacademics.com

Liz Francis, Senior Advisor: lizfrancis@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am (UK time) on Friday 7 March.

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: Anett Rideg, Chair of Governors at City Junior School; Alan Bird, Head of City of London School; and Jenny Brown, Head of City School for Girls.  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.

• City Junior School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring service and a review of their social media presence.
• All appointments are subject to a criminal background check and proof of qualifications, in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act.
• 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.