Headmaster/Headmistress – Clongowes Wood College

The Board of Management of Clongowes Wood College invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the post of Head to take effect from 1st August 2027.

The School is a Voluntary Catholic Secondary School under the trusteeship of the Jesuits (Society of Jesus). The school is an all-boys boarding school with an enrolment of 425, and the post is residential.

The closing date for applications is no later than 9.00am GMT on Monday 23 November 2026. 

Two members of the RSAcademics team are primarily engaged in this process:

• Chris Edwards, Senior Advisor for International Appointments
• Jean Sullivan, Head of International Search

Interested candidates are invited to contact Jean at jeansullivan@rsacademics.com to arrange introductory conversations about the role with Jean and Chris.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on Apply Now and upload your application form according to the instructions provided.

Should you have any queries relating to uploading your application, please contact Alison Hooper, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Alison can also be reached by calling +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

Short listing may apply before first round interviews. A second round of interviews might follow.

The school is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to Child Safeguarding. The successful candidate will be subject to Garda Vetting prior to taking up this position.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.