Head of Lewes Old Grammar School

Summary

Lewes Old Grammar School (LOGS) is seeking an exceptional Head to lead our School from September 2027.

Detail

Our current Head, Rob Blewitt, is retiring after 24 years in post, having overseen a significant period of growth and development. The successful candidate will inherit a school with a strong reputation, a distinctive educational philosophy, committed staff and a secure financial foundation.

This is not a role for someone seeking simply to maintain the status quo.

Working closely with the Board of Trustees and the School’s senior leadership team, the new Head will have the opportunity to:

• articulate and champion the LOGS difference in an increasingly competitive independent schools market;
• strengthen pupil recruitment, retention and the School’s external profile;
• continue to drive academic excellence while preserving our personalised and supportive approach;
• ensure our pupils are equipped with the knowledge, skills, character and adaptability to thrive in a changing world;
• attract, develop and retain outstanding staff and future leaders;
• maintain the School’s strong financial position and long-term sustainability;
• strengthen relationships with parents, alumni, feeder schools, local organisations and the wider Lewes community; and
• provide inspiring, visible leadership across every phase of the School.

Why Lewes Old Grammar School?

LOGS is unusual. We offer a genuine through-school experience in which children can progress from their earliest years through to Sixth Form within one close-knit educational community.

Our philosophy is captured in three simple ideas:

Bright Minds – small classes and personalised teaching that enables every pupil to develop their academic potential.

Brave Hearts – a culture built around kindness, hard work, involvement and making a difference, where individuality is celebrated rather than constrained.

Great Futures – an education that prepares young people for life beyond school, balancing ambition with wellbeing and giving every pupil a pathway towards their individual aspirations.

Recent parent feedback reflects the strength of this approach, with very high proportions agreeing that LOGS nurtures individuality, develops confidence and self-belief, promotes kindness and respect, knows each child as an individual and provides excellent pastoral care.

The School also benefits from a strong financial platform, providing the successful candidate with the opportunity to focus on educational excellence, sustainable growth and the continued development of the School.

Documents

• LOGS Application Form 2026-7 PDF Document
• LOGS Candidate Information Pack PDF Document