Deputy Head
Merchant Taylors' Prep
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2018
Job overview
Deputy Head
A Deputy Head is required for September 2018 to be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and the main deputy for the Head of Merchant Taylors’ Prep.
The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who is able to form positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents. This is a key position and would suit a candidate who thrives on being part of a busy and successful Prep School. Key skills would include being organised, dynamic and the ability to inspire others. Information about the school, plus a job description and person specification, can be downloaded from the school’s website.
The above position provides a wonderful opportunity to work in a high achieving school with very well motivated children, small classes and supportive staff and parents.
Please apply by downloading our application form from the school’s website www.mtpn.org.uk and either email to: office@mtpn.org.uk or send by post to Dr Karen McNerney, Head, Merchant Taylors’ Prep, Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, Herts WD3 1LW by Wednesday 21 February.
Merchant Taylors’ Prep is an equal opportunities employer.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A criminal background check will be required via the Disclosure Procedure.
About Merchant Taylors' Prep
- Merchant Taylors' Prep
- Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth
- Hertfordshire
- WD3 1LW
- United Kingdom
Merchant Taylors’ Prep is a leading independent day school for boys aged 3–13, located in the heart of Moor Park.
With a proud and inspiring history dating back to 1910, the School operates a selective admissions policy and continues to offer an outstanding education rooted in tradition and forward-thinking values.
Our Royal Heritage is a living part of our identity—each day, pupils, staff, and parents walk in the footsteps of remarkable historical figures, adding their own chapter to a rich legacy. Set within 15 acres of beautiful grounds, the School combines heritage and innovation, with superbly equipped classrooms and teaching facilities housed in a unique blend of converted Grade II listed farm buildings and modern developments.
Core Values
At MTP, we are committed to delivering an excellent, forward-thinking education that fosters academic rigour, intellectual curiosity, and a passion for learning. Through a rich, specialist-taught curriculum and an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities, we offer a truly holistic experience that prepares pupils for the future. At the heart of all we do is compassion— fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and empathy to help our pupils grow into confident, capable, and caring individuals.
Staff
At MTP, our exceptional teaching staff are dedicated to inspiring, challenging, and supporting every pupil, fostering a love of learning within a warm and nurturing environment. They are supported by a valued team of support staff who help ensure the smooth running of school life and the wellbeing of every child.
Whether it’s a teacher sparking curiosity in the classroom, a teaching assistant offering one-to-one encouragement, a school secretary greeting children by name each morning, or kitchen staff providing nourishing meals—every member of staff plays a meaningful role in each child’s school experience.
Are you ready to join us and make a difference at MTP?
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