Head – King’s College, Taunton

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious educationalist to lead a flourishing school of 400 pupils, ages 13-18.

Independent, Co-educational, Boarding and Day Schools, pupils 3-18 years old

HMC and IAPS

Required for September 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

The Head of King’s College also has an executive role as the line manager of the Head of King’s Prep School (ages 3-11, 275 pupils). There are currently five King’s College sites operating internationally in Doha (two schools), Riyadh (second site planned) and Gurugram (Delhi). The Head plays an important role in leading the strategy for the future development of the College’s international partner franchise schools as well as supporting the current King’s schools mentioned above.

The College and Prep schools currently have an excellent reputation for providing their pupils with an outstanding holistic education. Academic standards are high and it is the responsibility of the Head to ensure that this continues to be the case. Ensuring pastoral care of the highest standard is also of paramount importance. The co-curricular programme at both schools is impressively wide-ranging; the reputation of sport at King’s is currently strong.

The Head is a compelling ambassador for the King’s schools, at home and overseas. The schools have a long tradition of boarding. The Head will be expected to project a vision for how boarding will continue to remain strong in the future, whilst ensuring that the day provision remains highly attractive. The Head plays a leading role in the development of the schools’ commercial strategy and it is expected that they will continue to do so.

The King’s schools are part of the group of Woodard Incorporated Schools. As such, the Head is expected to uphold the schools’ Christian ethos and values. The community of the King’s schools is welcoming and warm. The Head is a leading and centrally important member of that community.

Further information will be available shortly.

Potential candidates wishing to discuss this post are invited to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment:

Camilla Oulton, Search Consultant – camillaoulton@rsacademics.com

Martin Collier, Senior Advisor – martincollier@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Thursday 13^th November 2025.

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 Mr Jol Woodard, Custos. 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) 204 6269 791.

We understand the need for confidentiality and all discussions and interviews will be handled with very careful regard to this.

King’s College and King’s College Prep are Woodard Schools.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safe welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.