Head

Blackheath Prep is an outstanding, co-educational prep school for children aged 3 to 11.

Our five-acre site offers superb specialist facilities, and plenty of space to provide our pupils with the freedom to learn and play in our large playgrounds, forest school areas and 2.5 acre playing field.

Our core values inform all that we do and how we behave as a school community. They guide our approach to teaching and learning, to pastoral care and to wellbeing, and our engagement with those around us. We nurture our pupils both academically and pastorally, enabling them to be happy, confident and inquisitive children. Through a broad range of subjects, inspiring teaching and plenty of exciting activities, we ensure that our school is a fun place to be where curiosity is stimulated, and a love of learning is encouraged. Above all, we are a kind, friendly and joyful school.

We are proud to be part of the Eltham College Family of Schools incorporating Eltham College, Eltham College Junior School and Blackheath Prep. Whilst each school retains its own distinct individual identity and Heads, the family of schools share an educational vision, ethos and values.

As part of the wider family of schools, the Head of Blackheath Prep is directly responsible to the CEO of the Eltham College Family of Schools and Governors for the performance and leadership of Blackheath Prep. Daily management of the school is very much left in the hands of the Head to run the school along with his/her senior leadership team. The Head is expected to inspire and motivate staff through effective leadership. The successful candidate will be a strong leader who is excited by the opportunity to work collaboratively with the wider executive team.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Blackheath Prep on this appointment.

Terms of Appointment

The ideal start date for the new Head is September 2025. This will be negotiable depending on the successful candidate’s notice period.

A competitive package accompanies the post, dependent on experience

For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference LANAD. Alternatively email Belinda.beck@saxbam.com.

Applications should be received by noon on Wednesday 23rd October.