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The Governors of Stamford Endowed Schools invite applications for the role of Head from April 2025 or September 2025 to succeed Mr Will Phelan after 13 years of dedicated leadership. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly successful HMC school at an important point in its strategic development.

Stamford is a leading independent day and boarding school that comprises Stamford Junior School and Stamford School. Previously operating a diamond model across Stamford School and Stamford High School, Stamford merged the two senior schools and became fully co-educational in September 2023. The School now educates some 1,500 children aged 2 to 18 across three excellently resourced sites – the Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.

Stamford is a dynamic, vibrant, modern and forward-thinking school, built on the strengths of five centuries of learning, with a resolute focus on preparing students for future endeavours. Students leave Stamford as rounded and grounded young people, ready for life beyond education. Through a richly diverse and individualised approach, students are nurtured to become the very best version of themselves.

The Governors now seek an inspirational Head who will provide the vision and leadership to further develop Stamford and lead it into the next stage of its development. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and forward-looking leader to build upon strong foundations and realise ambitious strategic objectives for Stamford. The successful candidate will bring a track record of leadership of the highest quality, strong communication skills and an alignment with the values and ethos of Stamford.  

Stamford Endowed Schools are being supported by Odgers Berndtson in the recruitment of this post. Further details of this vacancy can be found using the following link. Please note that to be considered for this position, all applications must be formally submitted via the following link: https://www.odgersberndtson.com/opportunities/#AssignDetail.aspx?guid=91166. All applications should contact Odgers Berndtson to discuss the opportunity.

Closing date for applications is 9am BST on Friday 10th May 2024.

All interviews will be held after the advert's closing date.

The successful candidate will start either April 2025 or September 2025.

Stamford Schools are fully 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 (DBS).