Master
Westminster Under School
London
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2027
- Apply by:
- 21 September 2026
Job overview
The Board of Westminster School is seeking to appoint the next Master of Westminster Under School from September 2027.
Located in the heart of London, Westminster Under School is one of the country's leading preparatory schools. Educating pupils aged 4 to 13 and closely connected to Westminster School, it combines intellectual rigour, exceptional pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme, and forms an integral part of one of the UK's most distinguished educational foundations.
While benefiting from its close relationship with Westminster School, the Under School enjoys a distinctive identity of its own: ambitious, vibrant and deeply committed to the holistic development of every pupil. Academic excellence sits alongside outstanding opportunities in sport, music, drama, the arts, science and wider enrichment. This breadth was recognised in the School’s most recent ISI inspection, which identified co-curricular provision as a significant strength. A culture of warmth and inclusion underpins all that it does, alongside a commitment to widening access and ensuring that talented pupils can benefit from a Westminster education irrespective of background or means.
This appointment comes at a particularly exciting moment in the School's history. Following the introduction of co-education, significant investment in the School's campus and facilities, and the expansion of its provision through a new pre-prep, Westminster Under School is entering an important new phase of development. The next Master will play a central role in embedding this ambitious programme of change, ensuring that growth is delivered thoughtfully and successfully, in keeping with the values and traditions that define Westminster.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished educational leader with strong academic credentials, a commitment to exceptional pastoral care and a genuine passion for educational breadth. They will be an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder: visible, approachable and able to inspire confidence among pupils, parents, colleagues and governors alike. Combining intellectual authority with warmth, humility and emotional intelligence, they will possess the judgement and collaborative leadership skills to thrive within the distinctive partnership between the Under School, Westminster School and the wider Westminster School charity. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a remarkable school at a pivotal point in its evolution, building on its considerable strengths while helping to shape its future with confidence, ambition and purpose.
A candidate brief can be downloaded by clicking the apply button.
A CV and covering letter should be submitted by 09.00 BST on Monday 21 September.
Westminster Under 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 relevant international police checks.
About Westminster Under School
- Westminster Under School
- Adrian House, 27 Vincent Square
- London
- SW1P 2NN
- United Kingdom
Westminster Under School is a happy, ambitious, nurturing and inspiring world-class preparatory education for seven to 13 year olds. Pupils who love to learn are offered a supportive, dynamic and inspirational environment to fuel their curiosity.
Located in the heart of London, the School overlooks the beautiful school playing fields in Vincent Square and is just a few moments’ walk from Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. It is closely connected to Westminster School; in 1943, Westminster expanded its educational scope by forming the Under School, and the two schools share the same Governing Body and the same ethos of a liberal education.
Westminster Under School's curriculum is broad and diverse, aiming to foster a sense of wonder and inquisitiveness in children and encourage independent thought. The teaching programme goes above and beyond the National Curriculum and teachers are not tightly bound by syllabus. Pupils are taught a wide range of subjects by expert teachers who embrace opportunities for growth and promote diverse thinking, and who encourage them to ask questions about the world around them.
While the School's standard of our education is of the highest quality, the School’s focus is not only on academic achievement. Westminster pupils receive a full and rounded education that includes sport, the arts and many opportunities to engage in community outreach; pupils frequently take part in concerts, plays and in both internal and external competitions, and the School hosts festivals and events throughout the year. Like its older counterpart, Westminster Under School is fully committed to each pupil’s spiritual, moral, emotional and physical development and wellbeing – with a particular emphasis on drawing out individual talent wherever it lies – and to prepare young people for fulfilled private and public lives.
From September 2026, Westminster Under School will have opened its brand new pre-prep for girls and boys at 4+ and girls will have joined boys in Years 3 and 7, at the 7+ and 11+ entry points. By 2030, with the introduction of girls into Year 9 at Westminster School in 2028, all year groups across the two schools, from ages four to 18, will be fully co-educational, reflecting the School’s dedication to inclusivity and excellence.
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