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St Michael Abbey School
Headteacher
Salary: £70,000 to £85,000
Location: Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire
Closing date for applications: Monday 24th November 2025
Shortlisting: Wednesday 26th November 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the Headship of St Michael Abbey School, a position which arises with the resignation of Mr Robert Ford due to family medical reasons. We are delighted that you are considering joining us and we hope that you will wish to apply for this position once you have found out a little more about us.
Set within historic grounds, St Michael Abbey School is surrounded by 22 acres of beautiful British country side ,and only 5 minutes’ drive from the historic Tenbury Wells Known as the “Town in the Orchard,” it’s famous for its traditional markets, apple and hop harvests, and being the international capital of mistletoe. Catering for both day and boarding students from ages 13-19, our international and British school is a home away from home -a place to broaden ambitions and fulfil potential St Michael Abbey School opened in September 2025 after very successful Ofsted report.
St Michael Abbey school has been a prestigious educational facility since it was purpose-built in 1856. First founded as music school for boys, it later became an important facility in an internationally recognised college group. Today, we are proud to begin a new chapter in the school’s history as an independent establishment, part of the SIAS Education Group and Anglo Independence School.
As we continue to build on our strong foundations, we are seeking a visionary and dynamic Headteacher, consolidating successes and driving further growth in numbers. You will already be an inspirational, talented, enthusiastic, successful educational leader with the drive and ambition to ensure continued success and the vision and skills to identify and deliver change in the years ahead. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced school leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of St Michael Abbey School.
As a Head of St Michael Abbey School, you will lead our professional and experienced staff team, who are committed to teaching, deploying their empathy and enthusiasm for their subjects to inspire pupils.
SMA is a school with enormous potential, and it is the boards intention to realise it and secure it for future generations. We look forward to hearing from you soon and to welcoming you to our school.
We would be delighted to speak with potential applicants. If you would like to take up this offer, or have a confidential conversation to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Neil Massie, our recruitment partner at Academicis ,full details are in the application pack.
Safeguarding Statement
St Michael's Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.