Independent preparatory leadership jobs in United Kingdom
Head
Homefield Preparatory School, Sutton
Homefield is an outstanding independent day school for around 300 boys aged 4 to 13 years. Founded in 1870, Homefield is renowned for its academic success, strong pastoral care and supportive, close-knit community.
Head of King’s College Prep School
King's College Prep, Somerset
After a long and successful tenure, our current Headmaster, Justin Chippendale, will be leaving the role at the end of the next academic year (August 2025) taking on a new position as King’s College’s Director of International Schools.
Assistant Head: Behaviour & Values
Bede's Prep School, East Sussex
Bede's Trust requires an experienced and innovative individual to join us as our new Assistant Head: Behaviour and Values at our Prep School in Eastbourne.
Deputy Head of Nursery
Bede's Pre-Prep and Nursery, East Sussex
An exciting opportunity for a proactive and positive individual who will play a key role in ensuring that the quality of care throughout the Nursery is outstanding.
Deputy Head (Academic) - Junior School
Channing School, Camden
The Deputy Head (Academic) will be a member of the Junior School Senior Team (JSST) and will report to the Head of the Junior School. The Deputy Head (Academic) will leadthe development and implementation of academic provision for the Junior School.
Head of Prep School
Bedales School, Hampshire
An outstanding individual is sought to lead Bedales Prep School, one of the UK’s most distinctive and innovative independent schools.
Head of Foundation
The King's School, Worcestershire
The Governors of the King’s School, Worcester Foundation are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational and effective Head of Foundation to shape the strategic direction of our family of three schools, and drive our ambitious growth plans.
Head - Cargilfield School
Cargilfield School, Edinburgh, City of
The Governors of Cargilfield School invite applications for the role of Head from September 2025, following the announcement of Mr Rob Taylor’s decision to retire after eleven years of outstanding leadership.
Deputy Head Academic
Millfield Preparatory School, Glastonbury, Somerset
Millfield Prep School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Academic to join their team.
Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Saint Nicholas School, Essex
We are seeking an exemplary and energetic Deputy Head (Pastoral) to take a lead on pastoral care, working closing with the Headmaster to ensure the highest standards of behaviour, learning and academic attainment prevail across the school.
Head
Woodford Green Preparatory School, Redbridge
The Governors of Woodford Green Preparatory School are seeking to appoint a Head to lead this happy, vibrant and thriving school.
Head
The Abbey School Reading, Reading
Are you an inspirational and enthusiastic person looking for your next challenge? We are recruiting for a new Head at The Abbey School! The Head is accountable to the Governing Council for the strategic leadership of a large, complex organisation.
Headteacher
Park Hill School, Kingston upon Thames
The Inspired Learning Group is looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic individual to become the Headteacher of Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery.
Headteacher
St Christopher's School, Brent
The Inspired Learning Group is looking to appoint a passionate and dynamic individual to become the Headteacher of St Christopher’s Preparatory School and Nursery from April 2025.
Governance Manager
Mill Hill Education Group, Barnet
The ideal candidate will be pro-active, approachable and a very effective communicator. Applicants are likely to be or have been a senior professional with strong administrative, organisation and planning skills.
Head
Newton Prep School, Wandsworth, London SW8
Newton Prep seeks an outstanding, forward-thinking and resilient school leader, with the confidence and ambition to deliver best-in-class prep education in a school with excellent facilities that offers pupils an unparalleled educational environment.
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Withington Girls' School, Manchester
The Headmistress and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and forward-thinking individual to the key role of Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO).
Head of Early Years / Nursery Manager
St Martin's Preparatory School, North East Lincolnshire
The role of the Head of Early Years/Nursery Manager is to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery. To effectively manage the day-to-day running of the nursery and to deliver the highest standards of care and education.
Deputy Head of Juniors (including part of the Senior Leadership Team) – Start: January 2025, April 2025, September 2025 or earlier if possible
Ditcham Park School, Hampshire
We are seeking an inspiring and creative Deputy Head of Juniors to teach at Year 6, KS2 teacher and be part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Assistant Headteacher
OneSchool Global UK Tewkesbury Campus, Gloucestershire
We have the opportunity for an Assistant Head Teacher to help lead our amazing Tewkesbury team on a full-time, permanent basis. With teaching responsibilities and leadership portfolio Pastoral years 7 to 11 and Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).