The Abbot, Chair and Governors seek to appoint a successor to Stuart McPherson who has had a distinguished tenure as the school’s Head.
From September 2026
Worth School is a thriving Catholic Benedictine HMC co-educational school. With over 600 pupils aged between 11 and 18, at least half of whom are boarders, Worth School is set in a stunning 500 acre estate in the weald of West Sussex and sits alongside the monastery.
Worth is a remarkable place. Named Boarding School of the Year in 2024, pupils and staff are aligned in their commitment to the Benedictine ethos, culture and values of Worth. The pupil experience is broad, deep and rich, with an emphasis on achieving strong academic outcomes within a holistic education which cares as much about the heart and soul as the mind. With its strong family and community feel, Worth provides a nurturing environment for all its pupils and encourages them to achieve their very best and serve others with courage, tolerance and care.
The successful candidate will be a committed, practising Roman Catholic, ready to embody and role model the Benedictine values and Catholic ethos, a warm and empathetic person with a strong strategic mindset, vision and energy, proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire staff and pupils.
Potential candidates are invited to email one of the following consultants for a confidential initial conversation:
The closing date is Monday 1 st September 2025 at 10.00am UK time.
Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now ” and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.
You should submit the following (both in PDF format):
* A completed application form.
* A covering letter addressed to Mr Jeremy Fletcher, Chair of Governors. The letter should explain your reasons for applying.
If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments), at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 795.
N.B. Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process.
* Worth School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
* This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
* The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
* RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
Preliminary interviews will take place withRSAcademics via Teams on Thursday 4th and Friday5th September 2025.
Longlist interviews with the Governors’ panel will takeplace via Teams on Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th September 2025.
During w/c 29th September and w/c 6th October2025, shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the School and meet key stakeholders.
Shortlist interviews with the Governing Body will takeplace at the School on Thursday 23rd October 2025.
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