Head – Cameron Vale School

Cameron Vale School and The Chelsea Nursery seek an exceptional Head to lead this popular and successful school on the next exciting phase of its journey, from September 2026. The new Head will enjoy considerable autonomy in the running of the School but will benefit from the backing and support of Forfar Education.

Cameron Vale School has been part of the Forfar Education Group since April 2020 and the nursery was established in April 2023. Situated in the heart of Chelsea, the School and Nursery are co-educational, with the School catering for children from age 4 to 11 and The Chelsea Nursery, now in its own purpose-designed premises, a short walk from the school, welcoming little learners from 6 months old up to pre-school. The School enjoys a reputation for providing a bespoke education, tailoring its approach to meet the unique needs of each child so that every pupil is fully prepared for their first choice of senior school.

Pupils at Cameron Vale School are equipped to take their place in today’s multi-cultural society as confident, polite, compassionate and tolerant individuals, qualities which very much reflect the ethos of the School. The School is looking for a Head who will nurture the School’s intimate, family ethos whilst promoting a strong and broad curriculum. The new Head will have the opportunity to employ his or her marketing and sales skills and should demonstrate a creative and proactive approach to bringing new ideas and proposals to the table for the future benefit and growth of the School.

The Forfar Education Group, which governs the School, is ambitious for growth. As an organization, it looks to recruit talented and ambitious individuals who will share its forward-thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 2016 by CEO John Forsyth, Forfar Education is a family business specialising in the education of children and with an ethos of being : honest, transparent, hardworking and putting the needs of the child first.

A highly competitive package will accompany the role with excellent support from Forfar Education. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role :

The deadline for applications is Friday 21 November 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 :

• A completed online application form
• A covering letter addressed to Mr John Forsyth, CEO of the Forfar Education Group and Chair of Governors. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

The Forfar Education Group 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.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 21 November 2025 at 10 : 00am (UK). Applications for this role will be considered as they are received. Candidates are therefore encouraged to submit their applications at the earliest opportunity.

Preliminary interviews (by Teams with RSAcademics colleagues) will take place for selected candidates on a rolling basis soon after applications are received.

Subsequent interview dates for candidates progressing to the longlist and final interview stages of this appointment will be communicated in due course by the Forfar Education Group.

#J-18808-Ljbffr