Head

The Opportunity

The Governors of Twickenham Preparatory School are seeking to appoint a Head to lead this outstanding, co-educational, independent day school in Hampton, South West London.

Renowned for both its academic achievement and its friendly and inclusive environment, Twickenham Prep offers an all-round education in a place that promotes wellbeing, encourages curiosity, and celebrates individual success.

The Governors are seeking an energetic, articulate, and empathetic leader who relishes engaging with children, staff, and parents, and who enjoys taking an active role in every aspect of school life.

Our next leader will be a strategic thinker, passionate about teaching and learning, and deeply committed to preserving the strong sense of community that makes the school so special.  They will have the ability to generate fresh ideas and present the school in a way that appeals to prospective families. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—will be essential.

The School takes great pride in offering pupils a broad and enriching curriculum, delivered with a steadfast commitment to excellence. Children are exceptionally well prepared for transfer to a wide range of excellent senior schools. The future Head will develop strong relationships with these schools to support successful pupil transitions and will act as a trusted advisor to parents considering future options for their children.

The person we appoint will join a strong and well-established school, with exciting opportunities to consolidate its current provision and extend its reach within a competitive market. Most importantly, they should hold the children at the very heart of TPS school values, ensuring that every decision made reflects what is best for their wellbeing, development, and future.

Application Process

Twickenham Preparatory School has engaged the services of RSAcademics to assist with the recruitment of the next Head.

Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post confidentially are invited to contact:

• Jenny Funnell, Search Consultant: jennyfunnell@rsacademics.com

• Diana Watkins, Senior Advisor: dianawatkins@rsacademics.com

Closing date: 10.00am (UK time) on Friday 24th April 2026.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please upload your documents according to the instructions on the RSAcademics website.

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

• A completed application form (available to download from the RSAcademics website).

• A covering letter addressed to Mr Harry Bates, Chair of Governors. The letter should explain your reasons for applying and your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact:

Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments): applications@rsacademics.com / +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

The process is as follows:

• All applications will be acknowledged by email. If you have not received acknowledgement that your application has been received within two working days of sending it, please contact our Head Office by telephone.

• Preliminary interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Teams during the week commencing 27th April 2026.

• Longlist interviews will take place at the school during the week commencing 11th May 2026.

• Shortlist interviews will be held at the school during the week commencing 18th May 2026.

Twickenham Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.