Head

The Governors of King's Bruton are looking to appoint a dynamic and imaginative Head who will build upon the successful progress made over the past fourteen years by Ian Wilmshurst and drive the School forward in the next stage of its development. The successful candidate will work with the Governors to develop a clear strategic vision for the future of the School based around its established Christian ethos, values and aims.

King's Bruton, founded in the 16th century, is in the centre of a glorious country town in one of the most beautiful parts of Somerset. It is the senior school in the Foundation, which also includes Hazlegrove and Sunny Hill Nursery.

This appointment is a great opportunity for an existing or aspiring Head to make a lasting impact on this vibrant, happy School of 350 pupils, which seeks, above all, to prepare confident and independent young people to adapt and succeed in an ever-changing world.

The new Head of King's Bruton will be expected to embrace and personify the School's core values of being respectful, loyal and driven to excel. They will also be a champion of diversity and fairness and will be able to demonstrate real pride in being the public face of King's Bruton in the wider community.

First-class communication skills, a passion for education and the flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing educational landscape will be crucial. The successful applicant will be a strategic thinker with the ability to inspire and enthuse, to be both sensitive and firm in direction and to be a leader with business acumen and stamina.

Potential applicants who would like to find out more about this exceptional opportunity are invited to contact one of the RSAcademics team working on this project for a confidential conversation:

Further, detailed candidate information about the role, including the candidate brief and information on how to apply, is available at

Closing date: 10.00am on Tuesday 14th May 2024.

King's Bruton 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.