Deputy Head

THE ROLE

Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School is based in Prince’s Gardens, London. From Pre-Prep to Prep, every pupil is encouraged to discover the very best of themselves; in the classroom, on the sports fields, in the library, in the pool, on stage, in the science labs and in the garden, by combining the latest teaching methods with first-class facilities and resources, each child is encouraged to achieve their full potential in all areas of school life.

This school boasts innovative teaching with superb facilities and a broad, exciting curriculum which will help students to thrive; preparing them for anything and everything. 

The Deputy Head is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for Prince’s Gardens Preparatory School and is responsible to the Head for all pastoral and operational matters, whilst playing a pivotal role in the academic vision and direction of the School.

We are seeking highly qualified and enthusiastic applicants with proven records of success in teaching and in middle or senior management. The successful candidate will have the ability to see the big picture and be able to think strategically as we continue to grow our exciting and innovative school.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Competitive Salary                          

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme

• Professional development

• School fee discount 

• Cycle-to-work scheme

• My Staff Shop

• Cognita Care and Wellbeing 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit a completed Cognita application form. All applications should be submitted to our Senior Talent Manager, Kamini Chouhan by email, at kamini.chouhan@cognita.com and must be received by 5.00 pm, Friday 19th August.

Cognita Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Cognita Schools is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.