Head

Devonshire House prep school, set in Hampstead’s elegant villas and leafy gardens, seeks an exceptional Head to lead the school from September 2026. A highly competitive package will accompany the role, with excellent support from Dukes Education.

As a co-educational independent day school for 450 children aged 2 to 13, Devonshire House combines genuine academic ambition with a deeply held commitment to nurturing individual flourishing, creativity and wellbeing. At the heart of our ethos is the conviction that children excel ere because they are known, challenged and cherished as individuals.

Part of the Dukes Education family and one of the country’s leading prep schools, Devonshire House benefits from being in a collaborative and supportive network while preserving its distinctive identity. Dukes offers seamless transitions to a wide range of outstanding senior schools, with tailored support for exam preparation and pastoral guidance.

This is a rare opportunity to guide a confident, ambitious school into its next chapter. Devonshire House thrives on core values of Growth, Wonder, Courage and Belonging, with academic excellence and pastoral care held in equal esteem.

We are looking for a Head who is both strategic and empathetic — someone who leads by example, listens attentively and communicates with clarity and integrity. You will deepen collaborative ties within Dukes Education while ensuring Devonshire House’s spirit and values remain central to its identity.

Start date is flexible for the right candidate.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion with:

Angela Short, Head of Search: angelashort@rsacademics.com

Louisa Barham, Search Consultant: louisabarham@rsacademics.com

Andrew Nott, Senior Advisor: andrewnott@rsacademics.com