Head of School
- Organisation: St John's School, Sidmouth
- Location: Devon
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026
St John’s School, Sidmouth, is seeking an exceptional Head of School to lead its close-knit, international community. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a values-led 2½–16 school combining academic excellence with strong pastoral care.
Lead a School Where Every Child is Known and Valued
Head of School
St John’s International School, Sidmouth, Devon
Start: November/December 2026
Set on the stunning Jurassic Coast, St John’s International School offers a rare opportunity to lead a close-knit, ambitious and genuinely international school community.
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to guide the next phase of the school’s development — someone who can balance academic excellence, pastoral care and commercial sustainability, while preserving the warmth and individuality that define St John’s.
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Shape the future of a thriving 2½–16 co-educational school
- Lead a committed staff team and engaged community
- Drive growth within a supportive international group (IES)
- Champion a culture where pupils flourish academically and personally
We are looking for a leader with vision, presence and integrity, and a strong track record of impact at senior leadership level.
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Pension, potential accommodation and additional benefits
Application Process
Candidates should send the following documents:
- CV - Maximum of 2 pages long
- A cover letter/letter of application of maximum 2 pages long
- A list of at least 3 professional referees - two must be from previous supervisors of which one must be your current employer/supervisor.
Apply: darryll.lottering@iesmail.com | gemma.gomez@iesmail.com
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Visits are warmly welcomed.
St John’s International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
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St John’s School, Sidmouth, is seeking an exceptional Head of School to lead its close-knit, international community. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a values-led 2½–16 school combining academic excellence with strong pastoral care.
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Lead a School Where Every Child is Known and Valued
Head of School
St John’s International School, Sidmouth, Devon
Start: November/December 2026
Set on the stunning Jurassic Coast, St John’s International School offers a rare opportunity to lead a close-knit, ambitious and genuinely international school community.
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to guide the next phase of the school’s development — someone who can balance academic excellence, pastoral care and commercial sustainability, while preserving the warmth and individuality that define St John’s.
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Shape the future of a thriving 2½–16 co-educational school
- Lead a committed staff team and engaged community
- Drive growth within a supportive international group (IES)
- Champion a culture where pupils flourish academically and personally
We are looking for a leader with vision, presence and integrity, and a strong track record of impact at senior leadership level.
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Pension, potential accommodation and additional benefits
Application Process
Candidates should send the following documents:
- CV - Maximum of 2 pages long
- A cover letter/letter of application of maximum 2 pages long
- A list of at least 3 professional referees - two must be from previous supervisors of which one must be your current employer/supervisor.
Apply: darryll.lottering@iesmail.com | gemma.gomez@iesmail.com
Closing date: 31 May 2026
Visits are warmly welcomed.
St John’s International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks.
