Head Master – Merchant Taylors’ School

The Chair and Governors of Merchant Taylors’ School invite applications for the role of Head Master (the job title being integral to the constitution of the school but not implying gender).

The appointment is for September 2026 following the retirement of Simon Everson after thirteen years of distinguished and successful leadership.

Merchant Taylors’ School, which was founded in 1561, is a leading independent day school that offers an outstanding education to talented boys aged 3 to 18 years. The Senior School is selective and has a full roll of 962 pupils from Years 7 to 13, with a further 370 pupils in the Prep School. Renowned for its high academic achievement, Merchant Taylors’ pupils are intellectually able, curious and enthusiastic about learning. These qualities are fostered through an academically ambitious curriculum and forward-thinking teaching methods that seek to stretch, challenge and support pupils in their studies. A wide range of co-curricular activities further inspires and develops pupils’ skills, passions and interests, ensuring they develop as happy, confident individuals.

A commitment to holistic education is at the heart of Merchant Taylors’, and the Governors are seeking an outstanding Head Master who will embrace the values of the school, and who possesses the vision, warmth and ambition to take it forward into the next stage of its development. The successful candidate will be an inspirational, inclusive and experienced senior educationalist with a proven track record of success and excellence in all leadership skills.

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

Helen Flower: helenflower@rsacademics.com or

Michael Spens: michaelspens@rsacademics.com or

Claire Oulton: claireoulton@rsacademics.com

Deadline for applications: 10.00am UK time on Monday 19^th 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 Chairman, Commodore (Rtd) Andy Cree, CBE.  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.

• Merchant Taylors’ 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.