Oakhyrst Grange is a small and popular independent prep day school for up to 160 boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 11 years. It is a standalone school with its own freehold, not tied to any one senior school or group of schools. Originally founded in 1950 as a privately owned day school for boys, it became a charitable trust in 1973 and is now managed by the Board of Charity Trustee Governors of the Oakhyrst Grange School CIO.
The school provides a warm, family atmosphere where dedicated staff ensure that all the children are treated with respect and valued for their unique talents. The school has extensive grounds which provide the perfect setting for learning and recreation.
The Governors are inviting applications for the role of Head to succeed Mr Alex Gear who will be retiring after 16 years of dedicated service. He is leaving behind a school that is renowned for having a really “special feeling” and happy, engaged and confident children.
The candidate is likely to be an ambitious Deputy Head or Senior Leader; a strong team-player, who has the sensitivity to embrace the long-established values of the school coupled with the dynamism to lead it into an exciting future. They will be a creative thinker, able to use their awareness of the current and future education landscape to demonstrate a strategic vision for the school’s continued success in an evolving world.
The successful candidate will be a first-class communicator, able to act as ambassador and professional advocate for the school, with strong personal credibility and the capacity to build relationships.
A competitive salary, commensurate with qualifications and experience, and fee remission is offered.
Potential candidates who would like a confidential initial conversation about this headship should contact one of the RSAcademics search consultants working on this project:
* Louisa Barham, Search Consultant: louisabarham@rsacademics.com
* Diana Watkins, Senior Advisor: dianawatkins@rsacademics.com
If you are excited by the prospect of leading this lovely school, further information, including how to apply, can be found on the RSAcademics website:
Closing date: 10.00am on Friday 7th March 2025.
Oakhyrst Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and 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 the role are indicated in the candidate information.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.