Head of International Projects
Permanent; Full time; 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 5 January 2026 at 12 noon
Haileybury has an exciting new opportunity for a Head of International Projects.
Role
The Head of International Projects at Haileybury is a newly established role to support the Director of Domestic and International Partnerships in pursuing business opportunities and, once agreed, taking through the project stage to school opening and beyond. Rather than leading on any one specific project, they will facilitate the success of a number of international schools projects. They will ensure that all international school developments are in line with the Haileybury brand, supporting investors and project partners as required.
It is expected that the Head of International Projects will hold current, relevant professional qualifications. They will need to demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills, with strong international project management and commercial experience. The post-holder must be sensitive to the aims of Haileybury and sympathetic to independent education.
This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Part-time working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.
Please see the candidate brief for further information.
About Haileybury
Haileybury is an outstanding independent co-educational boarding and day school of around 900 pupils aged 11 to 18. Established in 1862, the School is situated on a beautiful 500-acre estate in Hertfordshire.
Haileybury has an exceptional reputation in the UK and internationally, and is pleased to share an excellent outcome from its most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate visit in October 2025, highlighting a broad and balanced curriculum, enthusiastic teaching and an extensive range of sport, outdoor education, drama, and music. We are also thrilled that Haileybury has been awarded the prestigious title of Boarding School of the Year 2024 by Tes.
Benefits offered include membership of the Operations staff pension scheme, lunch in the School’s magnificent Dining Hall (subject to hours of work), and use of the School’s facilities including gyms, a swimming pool, tennis club, and our Health and Wellbeing Centre.
How to apply
To apply for the above position, please complete the application form in full, with reference to the job description and return it to [email protected] by Monday 5 January 2026 at 12 noon.
Further information and an application form can also be obtained from our website here .
Please be aware that we cannot consider an application unless the application form has been filled in completely, including details of your full employment history.
The School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date; candidates are therefore encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The School has a diverse pupil body and is committed to its strategy of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds to enrich our collective knowledge and experience. Appointments will be made on merit.
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Haileybury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the above post must be willing to undergo child protection vetting, including reference checks with previous employers, prohibition checks and a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.