Prep School Assistant Head (Academic)

Rossall School is among the most successful and prestigious independent boarding and day schools in the North West with flourishing pupil numbers.

With an enticing and highly aspirational culture, Rossall School is offering opportunities for exceptional educators to come and work with supremely talented, inspiring and compassionate professionals to teach our hard working, ambitious and delightful pupils.

The Prep School Assistant Head (Academic) will be line-managed and work closely with the Head of the Preparatory School to ensure the holistic and academic development of pupils in line with the Preparatory School strategic plan. The post holder’s primary responsibilities are to take a key role in this overall strategic planning, to provide academic and curriculum leadership within the Prep School, to assist, support and advise on the day to day running of the School, and to ensure and promote the success of the School as an educational establishment with positive outcomes for all stakeholders. 

There is a palpable buzz right across Rossall Preparatory School – it is wonderful to see what these young minds and bodies can achieve in such a stimulating and enriching environment. Our young learners bounce into school and have wonderful days.

The benefits of being part of a whole school campus are clear with access to stunning facilities, including our Sports Centre, 25 metre pool, full size AstroTurf and two theatres. Of course, we also have the woodland, farm, kitchen, astronomy centre and our very own beach to ensure that children are afforded every opportunity to explore, grow and discover their talents and interests.

The modern, purpose-built Nursery and Pre-Prep premises are situated in a quiet spot on the main Rossall campus with plenty of space - both inside and out - for our children to play, learn and grow. The Preparatory School is situated in the heart of the campus in James House, with a purpose built enclosed play-ground.

In addition to our recently redesigned curriculum, the School offers a wide selection of extracurricular opportunities that the pupils are encouraged to take a full part in. These activities provide the pupils with new interests and skills and often serve as the basis for the enjoyment of leisure time in later life. They bring the opportunity to mix with a different group of pupils and with members of the teaching staff under very different circumstances from the classroom which helps classroom relationships significantly.

Further details of the post can be found on the website www.rossall.org.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 28th March 2023

Early applicants may be offered an interview before the closing date

Rossall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the School. The position is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.