Head – Gayhurst School

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. 

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 or

Liz Francis, Senior Advisor: lizfrancis@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10 October at 10.00am UK time.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” 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, Rob Skinner. The letter should explain your reasons for applying.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Laura Cave, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 795.

N.B. Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process.

• 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.