Headteacher

Pennthorpe is a thriving co-educational preparatory school for approx. 250 children aged 2-13 situated on the Sussex/ Surrey borders. Nestled within a village community the School enjoys a location just 1.5 hours by train to London and 40 minutes by car to the South Coast. Pennthorpe is a truly unique school, where the happiness of children takes precedence and the focus on learning, and dedication to every child’s confidence and success, is relentless.

The next Head of Pennthorpe will join a community at an exciting and strategically critical stage in its evolution. With its talented and committed staff body, vibrant school community and enduring spirit, this School will offer its next leader a unique opportunity, to shape a very special place and to contribute to an enduring legacy of nurture and the celebration of young minds.  

The Governing Body seeks an inspiring, warm and dynamic leader who will possess the vision and strategic skills to lead the School forward with purpose and ambition. Combining the existing skills and strengths of the staff team with passion, commercial drive, authenticity and inclusivity, the next Head of Pennthorpe will lead a community with kindness at its heart, and which aspires to build on the significant successes of the staff and children. A track record of successful senior leadership experience, outstanding communication and external relations skills are essential, as is a genuine commitment to Pennthorpe’s ethos and values.

To download further information on the role and to upload completed applications please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference number 6018. The closing date for applications is 08:30 am BST on Thursday 15th September 2022. 

Pennthorpe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

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