Head

Wandsworth Prep is a non-selective, co-educational, independent prep school with around 90 pupils currently on roll with a forecast of over 100 in 2023 from Reception to Year 6.

Founded in 2012, the school has grown successfully over recent years and is proud of its reputation for nurturing children in small classes and igniting in them a passion for learning.

Children at Wandsworth Prep are supported to realise their full potential with many achieving far above national averages. The school develops the children’s individual talents and has an excellent track record of helping pupils to transfer to a wide range of leading independent schools including Dulwich College, St Paul’s Girls’ School and Whitgift School, amongst others.

As part of the Bellevue Education group, Wandsworth Prep benefits from shared best-practice and focused training programmes covering all aspects of education.

The school also receives specialist support in the areas of educational advice, finance, human resources and marketing, enabling the Head to focus on the most important aspects of their work: delivering an education which enables every child to reach their full potential.

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Head will lead with a clear educational vision, inspiration, character and warmth to establish an innovative and vibrant school community of which children, staff and parents are truly proud.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with ambition, drive and imagination, who is ready to bring a compelling educational vision to bear and lead their own school as Head. Applications are encouraged from ambitious senior leaders ready to make the step up to headship within a supportive and empowering governance structure. Experience gained in a competitive marketplace in, or around, London would be advantageous. Candidates based internationally and interested in a return to the U.K. will be given serious consideration despite travel restrictions which may be in place.

Further information about the school may be found on the website at www.wandsworthprep.com and for further information about Bellevue please visit www.blvue.com

Please click here to apply and for a candidate brief.

The closing date for applications: 9.00am GMT on Monday 28 February 2022.

Wandsworth Preparatory School and Bellevue Education are 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 the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).