Head of the Senior School

The Headmaster and Governors of Sutton Valence School seek to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking new Head for Sutton Valence Senior School from September 2025 to support the Headmaster of the whole School in its ambitions and exciting aims.

Situated in the glorious Weald of Kent, Sutton Valence School is a very happy and caring School where students are supported to reach their true potential in both academic and co-curricular activities.

Next academic year, it will celebrate its 450th Anniversary, and there is a new strategic plan called To 450 and Beyond to enable the School to continue its drive forwards.

In a community where each cares for all and individuality is cherished, students receive a challenging, relevant and broad curriculum alongside the enjoyment of an outstanding range of sporting, artistic, cultural and social activities. The School promotes excellence, independence and high standards whilst providing support to all who need it.

A strong commitment to pastoral care ensures that all pupils are able to flourish in a supportive environment. The School fosters a moral and spiritual understanding that promotes respect for others along with self-respect.

Reporting to the Headmaster and working closely with the Governors and Leadership Team, applications are encouraged from ambitious and passionate educationalists who are excited to take a significant lead in this vibrant, wonderful and inspirational School.

The candidate brief can be downloaded, along with an application pack, from: (url removed) date: 9am on Thursday 7th November 2024

Sutton Valence School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other statutory checks.