Package Description:
Wycombe Abbey is one of the world’s leading independent schools, renowned for its academic excellence, outstanding pastoral care and commitment to developing confident, capable young women. Building on almost 130 years of heritage, the School has established a growing international network of partner schools delivering a distinctive Wycombe Abbey education across Asia, the Middle East and beyond. As part of its ambitious global strategy, Wycombe Abbey now seeks an exceptional senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Managing Director, International, leading the continued development of this expanding global family of schools.
Reporting to the Headmistress and working closely with the Wycombe Abbey International Board, the Managing Director will shape and deliver the School’s international strategy, overseeing existing partnerships while identifying and securing new opportunities for growth. This is a high-impact role combining strategic leadership, commercial acumen and educational insight. The successful candidate will ensure that all international schools reflect Wycombe Abbey’s ethos and standards, while building a sustainable and high-quality global network that enhances the School’s reputation and reach.
Candidates will bring a strong track record of senior leadership in an international, educational or commercial context, with proven experience of driving growth, developing partnerships and delivering strategic initiatives. They will possess outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, cultural agility and the credibility to operate at Board level across diverse markets. This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in the global development of a world-class educational institution, shaping its international future and extending its impact for generations to come.
Closing date for applications: 14 April 2026
Interview date: 11 and 18 June 2026
We reserve the right to appoint to this position before the closing date, should we receive a high volume of suitable early applications.
Wycombe Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions.
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
Further information regarding filtered convictions, please refer to Filtering Guidance by the Ministry of Justice and Nacro Guidance.
We are an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No. 310638.
Wycombe Abbey is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Wycombe Abbey School on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference LWAAE. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by 9am on 24th April 2026.
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About the School
Wycombe Abbey is an exceptional place for our pupils to learn and our staff to work. Working here you will be part of a world class school and community of 420 staff and 650 pupils. We are committed to encouraging curiosity, bold ideas, innovation, leadership and delight in learning – not just in the pupils, but in our staff body too, both teaching and support staff. We are looking for people who can bring new ideas, a passion for their area of expertise, skills and enthusiasm that will enrich our community as well as encourage our pupils to do their best.
Life at Wycombe Abbey goes beyond the job title. We encourage staff to be fully involved in School life and offer a rewarding working environment, generous employee benefits package, continuous professional development and an emphasis on staff wellbeing throughout your time with us. Whether you are a member of the teaching staff, House staff or support staff, you will be part of the whole team at Wycombe Abbey. Everyone at School plays their part in inspiring our pupils to strive for ambitious goals and to recognise that they can make a positive difference in the world, now and in the future.
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