From September 2026, Queen Elizabeth's School, Wakefield will bring together the proud histories and achievements of Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield Girls' High School and Wakefield Grammar Pre-Preparatory School to create a single 3-18 co-educational school. Building on the distinguished legacy of the Wakefield Grammar School Foundation, Queen Elizabeth's combines academic excellence with exceptional opportunities for personal development, co-curricular engagement and service to the wider community.

Rooted in the values of Care, Adventure, Reach and Engage, Queen Elizabeth's is committed to providing an exceptional education within a supportive and ambitious environment where every pupil can thrive. Whilst proud of its heritage, the School is firmly focused on the future, creating a unified educational journey that prepares young people to make meaningful and lasting contributions to society.

The Board is now seeking an exceptional leader to become the first Head recruited specifically for Queen Elizabeth's School, Wakefield. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a newly unified school at a pivotal moment in its development. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership across the School, building on strong foundations to deliver educational excellence, foster a high-performing and inclusive culture, and ensure the School's long-term sustainability and success.

The successful candidate will be an accomplished educational leader with significant senior leadership experience and a strong track record of leading improvement, managing change and inspiring others. They will be a highly effective communicator with the presence, warmth and emotional intelligence to build strong relationships across the School community. Combining educational credibility with strategic vision and sound judgement, they will share the School's commitment to excellence, opportunity and the development of every child.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Queen Elizabeth's School, Wakefield on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit roles.saxbam.com using reference LWZI. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com. Applications should be received by noon on Tuesday 29th September.

Further information can be found here: https://saxtonbampfylde.maglr.com/queen-elizabeth-s-school-wakefield/appointment-of-head