Headteacher – Leicester High School for Girls

The Governors are looking for an accomplished educationalist with a passion for learning and pupil development; a strategic thinker who embodies the school's values, playing a central role in leading its future direction

Start date – January 2026

The Governors of Leicester High School for Girls are seeking to appoint a charismatic, outward-facing and energetic leader to inspire and lead the school on the next chapter of its development on the retirement of Alan Whelpdale after 12 years of excellent leadership.

Leicester High School for Girls provides a personalised, high-quality education that empowers each student to achieve her full potential. The school’s boutique approach ensures academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care, and a broad co-curricular programme, nurturing confident, ambitious and well-rounded young women.

The successful candidate will be a passionate believer in girls’ education, a team player who can adapt to a small school’s changing needs, and will lead with integrity, positivity, respect and transparency.

An attractive remuneration package will be available, dependent on the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.

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

Camilla Oulton, Search Consultant: camillaoulton@rsacademics.com or

Sarah Evans, Senior Advisor: sarahevans@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of the application is 10.00am on Wednesday 23 April 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 Mrs Jane Carroll, Chair of Governors.  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.

• Leicester High School for Girls 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.