Dame Allan's Schools
castle upon Tyne
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
17 October 2025
Job overview
Excellence. Stability. Happiness. Est 1705.
Founded in 1705, Dame Allan's Schools is one of the North East's leading independent schools, educating over 1,200 pupils from nursery to sixth form. Dame Allan's is proud of its rich heritage and longstanding reputation in the region, while looking firmly to the future with ambition and innovation.
Dame Allan's stands at an exciting moment in its distinguished history. This exceptional opportunity to lead the Schools from September 2026 comes as Dame Allan's transitions to full co-education across the Senior School, building on the successful co-educational approach already established in the Junior School, Early Years and Sixth Form. Dame Allan's seeks a visionary Principal who will build confidently on its rich traditions while embracing innovation and leading into a vibrant new chapter.
Dame Allan's is looking for an inspirational leader who shares its commitment to academic excellence, pastoral care, and nurturing well-rounded young adults ready to contribute positively to the world beyond school. The successful candidate will benefit from the North East's exceptional quality of life and strong sense of community, joining a school where children of all faiths and backgrounds flourish within a welcoming environment that truly believes every child matters.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Dame Allan's Schools on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit
using reference LBVYA. Alternatively, email
Closing date: 9am on 17th October 2025.
Dame Allan's Schools are committed to securing equality of opportunity through the creation of an environment in which all individuals are treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities. We aim to ensure that no current or former staff, job applications, pupils, parents and visitors receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, race or nationality, ethnic origin, skin colour, disability, political or religious beliefs, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, age, membership of a trade union, pregnancy or maternity.
The Schools are 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.
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About Dame Allan's Schools
Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE4 9YJ
United Kingdom
Dame Allan's Schools were founded in 1705 by Eleanor Allan to provide a 'proper education' for boys and girls in Newcastle. Now, over three hundred years later, we draw strength from this heritage to provide an excellent education for all our pupils to prepare them for the challenges of life they may face.
We are consistently in the top schools for academic performance in the North East. Alongside our stellar academic record, we offer a varied co-curricular programme of over 200 clubs We pride ourselves on industry-leading pastoral care, including our wellbeing area, The Snug, which offers a private environment for pupils to receive support from pastoral staff, plus our popular therapy dog.
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