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Director of Education

Vita et Pax School

England

  • £40,000 - £50,000 per year
Salary:
competitive, based on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
16 April 2027

Job overview

Role: Director of Education
School Type: Independent Preparatory School (ages 2–11)
Location: North London
Contract: Term-time only (35 weeks)
Start Date: January 2026 or April 2026 (depending on availability)
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 (competitive, based on experience)
Part-time arrangements will be considered

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Education to lead the academic direction of our small, ambitious prep school. This is a key leadership role focused on raising academic standards, improving teaching quality, and ensuring a rich and well-structured curriculum across EYFS, KS1, and KS2.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and shape the whole-school academic vision and curriculum strategy.

Oversee teaching and learning standards across all year groups.

Build a strong assessment, tracking, and data-led improvement culture.

Elevate 11+ preparation and outcomes for selective schools.

Support teachers through coaching, appraisal, lesson observation, and CPD planning.

Work with subject leads to embed cross-curricular links and enrichment opportunities.

Ensure a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and personalised learning.

Oversee SEND and differentiation approaches in line with best practice.

Line-manage teaching staff with clarity, professional accountability, and support.

Support inspection readiness and school improvement priorities.

Work with Admissions to support academic suitability and screening processes.

Communicate the academic vision clearly to staff, parents, and governors.

Person Specification:

Strong leadership experience in prep or independent school settings.

Clear understanding of EYFS, KS1, KS2, and the 11+ landscape.

Proven ability to raise attainment and drive high educational standards.

Confident in curriculum design, assessment systems, and academic innovation.

Skilled in developing teachers and building empowered teams.

Strong communicator and strategic thinker, capable of inspiring trust and confidence.

Organised, professional, and aligned with the ethos of a values-driven school.

We Offer:

A chance to make a meaningful, lasting academic impact.

Supportive leadership and Governing Body.

A close-knit school community with strong values and aspirations.

Flexibility for the right candidate, including part-time options.

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.

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About Vita et Pax School

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+44 20 8449 8336

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Vita et Pax School Preparatory School is a non-selective, co-educational, independent primary school with nursery in Southgate, North London.

Headteacher

Mrs Helen Lynch

Values and vision

Founded in 1936, the school wishes to provide a happy, loving, learning environment for all children within a strong, enthusiastic atmosphere. Pupils come from a range of different religious backgrounds, and tolerance for others is practiced at all times. It is important to the school for pupils to reach their potential academically, spiritually, socially and personally, leaving for the next stage of their educational lives as happy, well mannered, hard-working and articulate individuals. The school encourages children to learn new skills and develop hobbies and interests through a wide range of extra-curricular activities and after school clubs.

Independent Schools Inspectorate

“Throughout the school the pupils’ overall achievement is outstanding with exceptional standards both in academic work and in extra-curricular activities. The school justifiably prides itself on catering for all abilities and different learning styles to enable all children to achieve and make progress”.

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