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Head of Wrekin College
Wrekin College (11-18) and Wrekin Prep (4-11) share a beautiful 100-acre campus in central
Shropshire. The College is a day and boarding school educating approximately 490
students, whilst Wrekin Prep serves 188 pupils as a day school. Together they form the
Wrekin Old Hall Trust, with an annual income of over £10 million and around 250 staff.
Known locally as 'The School in the Garden', the campus features outstanding facilities
including a Music School, Art School, Design School, 200-seat theatre, two astroturf
pitches, and extensive sporting facilities.
Wrekin's mission is transformative education that helps every pupil discover and become
their best self. The school balances academic excellence with personal growth, operating
as an inclusive community that welcomes pupils of all faiths or none. With 14% of pupils
currently boarding, both from the UK and internationally, boarding remains core to the
school's ethos, with activities continuing into evenings and weekends supported by staff
living on campus.
The Head of Wrekin College will provide strategic and educational leadership for this
thriving community, working closely with the Governing Body and the incoming Head of
Wrekin Prep to ensure the two schools operate in an increasingly collaborative way whilst
preserving their distinctive characters. Key responsibilities include maintaining the
school's reputation for preparing pupils for academic success and working life; ensuring
vibrant boarding provision in a competitive market; leading marketing efforts to sustain
healthy recruitment; and fostering a culture where staff feel valued and have
opportunities to develop.
The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to high standards, innovation
and continuous improvement; appreciation of marketing and relationship building within
education; strong financial acumen; and knowledge of safeguarding best practice.
Personal attributes include intellectual acuity, collegiate leadership style, personal
dynamism, ambassadorial skills, and understanding of the school's Christian ethos.
Experience of boarding is desirable but not essential, provided the candidate values
campus community life.
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Wrekin College on
this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to
apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference TWHD. Alternatively
email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Monday
26 January.
Appointment Brief and application process
To register your interest in working with the Wrekin team, please fill out the application form below.