The Governors and Principal of our highly successful and thriving school are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader as Head of Senior School from August 2025.
The school is sector leading in 'wellbeing, equality and inclusion', and 'attainment and achievement' and is renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and providing a wide range of co-curricular opportunities.
As Head of Senior School, you will lead the strategic and operational development of the Senior School, inspiring pupils and staff alike.
Reporting to the Principal and as a key member of the Senior Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience for 1,000+ senior pupils, ensuring they are inspired and supported to achieve their full potential.
We are looking for a visionary educator with a proven track record of leadership and management in an educational setting.
You will have a commitment to fostering a culture of academic excellence, inclusivity, and personal growth, with the ability to motivate and empower staff and pupils alike.
Acting as a role model, you will uphold Heriot's values and display the skills to drive innovation while respecting tradition.
For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit
www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference CAYTD.
Alternatively, email ******. We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school's ethos.
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
George Heriot's School George Heriot's School is Edinburgh's leading independent school.
Academically proven and recognised as sector-leading by Education Scotland in June 2024, the school's best practice expertise in wellbeing, equality and inclusion, and in raising attainment and achievement, is acknowledged.
The school has 1,670 pupils aged from 4-18, with a distinct family feel shaped by its 400-year motto: I distribute chearfullie. Working hard, being kind, and being yourself are the values which bind staff and pupils into a cohesive whole.
Put simply, Heriot's cares about its staff and pupils.
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