Head of Prep

Head of Prep

Interview Date:  Thursday 5th December and Thursday 10th December

Start Date : April 2025, possibly sooner

Contract/Hours: Full Time

Salary: Rookwood Qualified Teacher Scale

Location of Role: Rookwood School, Andover

We are seeking to recruit a calm, empathetic and diligent individual to lead our Prep School. They will bring with them an exciting vision for the Prep School whilst working collaboratively with the wider School community.

The post holder will act with a high level of integrity and emotional intelligence. They will be a committed educator who is passionate about focusing on children as individuals, giving our Prep pupils the best educational experience. Proven experience of managing the busy day to day management of a prep school will be key to any successful appointment.

Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for pupils aged 2 to 18. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

The start date for this role is the beginning of Summer Term 2025. However, for the right candidate, an alternative start date can be  considered and discussed during the interview.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 2nd December 2024.

If this is a role that excites you and you feel you have the requisite skills and experience, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised , Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal at https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000647

Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment and two satisfactory references.

All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).