Independent preparatory leadership jobs in England

Assistant Head Teacher
OneSchool Global UK Biggleswade Campus, Central Bedfordshire
We have the opportunity for an Assistant Head Teacher to help lead our amazing Biggleswade team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a forward thinking, highly motivated and truly inspirational practitioner.

Assistant Head (Wellbeing and Co-Curricular)
Wetherby School, Notting Hill
Wetherby School Notting Hill are looking for an Assistant Head (Wellbeing and Co-Curricular) to lead on the wellbeing and mental health of the boys, working closely with the Headmaster, Deputy Head, and Senior Management Team.

Assistant Head of Prep Pastoral, Safeguarding & DSL
Tes Schools Recruitment, Lambeth
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Assistant Head of Prep Pastoral, Safeguarding & DSL to join a High School based in Lambeth.

Assistant Head of Prep Co-Curricular, Events & Trips
Tes Schools Recruitment, Lambeth
Tes is supporting the appointment of a Assistant Head of Prep Co-Curricular, Events & Trips to join a High School based in Lambeth.

Assistant Head of Prep Pastoral, Safeguarding & DSL
Streatham and Clapham High School, Lambeth
We are looking for an experienced pastoral leader to oversee the provision of outstanding pastoral care and an excellent safeguarding culture at Streatham and Clapham Prep School (SCPS).

Assistant Head of Prep Co-Curricular, Events & Trips
Streatham and Clapham High School, Lambeth
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to play a key strategic role in the development of our co-curricular provision at Streatham & Clapham Prep School (SCPS).

Head of History and RPE
Kingshott School, Hertfordshire
We are seeking to recruit a Head of History and RPE for September 2025.

Director of Sport
Swanbourne House School, Buckinghamshire
We are looking for an inspirational, passionate, dynamic and innovative Director of Sport to lead and enhance our sporting programme.

Assistant Head (Wellbeing) and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Salisbury Cathedral School, Wiltshire
The Assistant Head (Wellbeing) and Designated Safeguarding Lead will design, implement and monitor the School's pastoral strategy, advise other members of staff on child wellbeing and lead the safeguarding work of the School.

Head of Infants
Alleyn's School, Townley Road, Dulwich, London, SE22 8SU
Alleyn's Junior School is seeking an inspiring Head of Infants to lead and manage our youngest learners from Thursday 28 August 2025.

Deputy Head, Academic
Magdalen College School, Oxford
MCS is seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate as Deputy Head, Academic to join our thriving school from September 2025.

Group Head of Admissions
Mill Hill Education Group, Barnet
This role represents an exciting opportunity to join a talented and committed staff team and play a central role at the Mill Hill Education Group, the UK’s fastest growing non-profit family of independent schools.

Deputy Head Academic
Ardingly College Prep, West Sussex
Founded in 1858, Ardingly College is a school of over 1,050 pupils. Located in the beautiful Sussex Weald yet being 12 minutes by train from Brighton and 40 minutes to London, we are a school that looks to the future with imagination and enthusiasm.

Deputy Head (Curriculum) Years 5 to 8 - September 2025
Beachborough School, Buckinghamshire
The successful candidate will want to embrace all aspects of busy Prep School life and empathise with Beachborough’s Mission and Vision. Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successful future.

Deputy Head (Operations) - September 2025
Beachborough School, Buckinghamshire
The successful candidate will want to embrace all aspects of busy Prep School life and empathise with Beachborough’s Mission and Vision. Our mission is to enable children to have a happy, bright and successful future.

Head of Surbiton High Girls' Preparatory School
Surbiton High Girls' Preparatory School, Kingston upon Thames
To be responsible for the leadership of Surbiton High Girls' Preparatory School, focused on delivering excellence and realising aspiration.

Head - Somerhill
Somerhill, Kent
The Governors of Somerhill are pleased to welcome applications for the post of Head.

Pre-Prep School Principal
Highgate School, Haringey
We are delighted that you are interested in coming to work at Highgate and in leading the Pre-Prep: thank you so much for getting to know us and finding out about this opportunity.

Assistant Headteacher
Woodford Green Preparatory School, Redbridge
Woodford Green Preparatory School is seeking to appoint an Assistant Head (Pastoral & Safeguarding) to join our warm, welcoming, and forward-thinking school community.

Deputy Head Academic - Prep School
Haberdashers' Boys' School, Hertfordshire
We are seeking an experienced, inspirational and impactful school leader for this exciting role. The Deputy Head Academic will make an important contribution to the Prep school’s strategic development and must be adept at working collaboratively.