The Governors of Bethany School invite applications for the role of Head, following sixteen years of first-class leadership by Mr Francie Healy.
This post falls vacant in September 2026.
Application Closing Date: 10.00am UK time on 27 May, 2025
Bethany is a thriving independent boarding and day school for 350 children aged 11-18 and is enjoying an ever-growing reputation for the quality of its teaching and the excellent pastoral care on offer. It is recognised internationally for its success in the education of dyslexic pupils and also has a strong performing arts faculty. Within its beautiful setting in 60 acres of beautiful Kent countryside, the school brings together a strong sense of tradition and a culture of innovation, underpinned by a warm, caring and inclusive community spirit.
The Governors seek an outstanding Head with the vision, warmth and energy to take the school forward into the next stage of development, following on from the ‘Bethany 2026’ vision. The successful candidate will be an inspirational, inclusive and experienced senior educationalist with a proven track record of success, excellence in all leadership skills, a commitment to co-education, business awareness, and a true appreciation of the myriad of opportunities offered by life in a boarding school community based on strong Christian values.
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handling this appointment:
Jenny Funnell: jennyfunnell@rsacademics.com
Sarah Evans: sarahevans@rsacademics.com
Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on the “Find out more and apply” button below.
If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling RSAcademics Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.
Bethany School 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.
