Society of Heads schools offer diverse career opportunities including teaching positions across all subjects and age ranges, leadership roles, pastoral care positions, administrative jobs, support staff positions, and operational roles. Our member schools pride themselves on their smaller, more personal approach where every individual counts and staff can make a real difference to young people's lives.

Society of Heads schools are characterised by their smaller size (typically 200-700 pupils), enabling a more personal approach where pupils are known as individuals. They are independently governed with strong entrepreneurial leadership, offering staff the opportunity to be innovative and make a significant impact. Schools combine academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care and a wide range of enrichment activities.

The Society of Heads represents a diverse range of independent schools including day schools, boarding schools, co-educational schools, single-sex schools (both boys' and girls'), and specialist schools. Schools serve pupils from ages 2 to 18, with some focusing on specific age ranges (prep, senior, or sixth form) while others are all-through schools. Each school maintains its unique character and ethos while sharing the Society's commitment to personalised education.

Society of Heads schools typically offer competitive salary packages, comprehensive pension schemes, and excellent professional development opportunities. Many schools provide additional benefits such as fee remissions for staff children, healthcare schemes, and extensive CPD programmes. The smaller school environment often means staff can take on varied responsibilities, develop their careers more quickly, and enjoy a better work-life balance with genuine collegial relationships.

Society of Heads schools value relevant educational qualifications, teaching experience, and a genuine commitment to putting pupils at the heart of everything. They particularly welcome candidates who are adaptable, innovative, and enthusiastic about making a personal difference to young people's lives. The smaller school environment values staff who can contribute across multiple areas and are comfortable with the variety and responsibility this brings.

Society of Heads schools can advertise vacancies using Pressburst. The Association plan allows schools to post one job at a time for free on the Society of Heads jobs board. For schools looking for wider reach and unlimited job postings, the Pro plan provides extensive visibility across multiple platforms including the ISC (Independent Schools Council) website and SherbertJobs network, ensuring your vacancies reach the widest possible audience of qualified candidates. To set up an account or upgrade your plan, please login or register. For further information visit Pressburst.