Head Pre-Preparatory School - Dean Close School

Head Pre-Preparatory School - Dean Close School

Salary: Attractive salary dependent on experience

Location: Cheltenham

This is a permanent, full time vacancy.

The Vacancy

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspirational Early Years practitioner to lead a vibrant school of 150 pupils in a modern, purpose-built school, set in beautiful grounds. 

Are you.....

• an inspirational leader with a passionate belief in the importance of Early Years education and development
• with the ability to communicate and engage with young children
• fully committed to the School’s Christian foundation and ethos, developing and demonstrating the Foundation values and aims
• an outstanding professional practitioner with the ability to deliver academic and pastoral curriculum
• a relationship and team builder who is able to engage with parents, staff, pupils, visitors and liaise with our Prep and Senior Schools
• resilient, with stamina and a sense of fun?

Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership
• Teaching and Learning
• Marketing and Admissions
• Day to Day running of the School

Our Information Pack and Job Description will give you lots of detail about us and the role.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.