Permanent – September 2026 start
Prior Park Educational Board of Trustees seeks an outstanding educational leader to guide The Paragon through the next phase in its development. Building on a strong platform educationally and financially, the next Head will develop and deliver a vision that ensures the School looks to the future with dynamism and ambition.
The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with a strong commitment to The Paragon's Christian values and have the vision, strategic capabilities, and drive to advance The Paragon as a leading 21st century independent school. A compelling communicator, the next Head will be a visible leader who will work effectively with staff, students, trustees, and all in the extended Prior Park community in the pursuit of excellence.
The Paragon is a thriving and successful IAPS co-educational day school for up to 300 boys and girls aged 3 – 11, set in 8 acres of gardens, grounds and woodland in the historic city of Bath.
The school is a member of the Prior Park Schools family with other schools being Prior Park College, also in Bath and Prior Park, Gibraltar. The Paragon is the junior school of Prior Park College, offering children a journey of limitless discovery.
The Schools' Mission is to steward a thriving family of communities with love for the young people they serve at their heart. These vibrant communities cultivate creativity, foster integrity, and transform lives.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
Prior Park Schools is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and included. We actively encourage inclusive practices throughout our recruitment process and welcome applications from individuals who share these values.
Closing date for applications midday Thursday 2 October 2025
Longlist interviews to be held online w/c 13 October 2025
Shortlist Round 1 interview to be held in Bath w/c 3 November 2025
Final interviews to be held at Prior Park Collee Bath w/c 1 December 2025
To apply for a position with Prior Park Educational Trust, we ask that the candidates read our school brochure outlining the role, and to complete an application form, both are available from our website and return to the email as below:
For further details, please contact Emma in HR on or
The School reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company events
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bath BA2 4LT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person