Head Teacher

Summary

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Head Teacher to continue to drive the school forward. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and committed individual to lead our school to the next stage of its development. You will have the ability and vision to plan, lead and deliver the strategic management of the school. The successful candidate will have the commitment and drive to support and promote excellent outcomes for all our pupils as they progress through the school and move onto some of the best academic senior schools in the country.

Detail

This is an exciting opportunity for a current Head, Assistant Head or Senior Leader in an Independent School to take the next step in their career path and continue to shape the direction of our high achieving Prep School. We are looking for someone with vision, energy and proven leadership skills to manage the school and direct a team of very talented teachers, a Director of Learning and a Deputy Head Teacher and supporting staff. The successful candidate will head up the school leadership team to ensure the school continues to build upon its current achievements and has a clear and purposeful development plan to ensure ongoing academic excellence and growth throughout all key stages. A passion for teaching and learning and understanding of the 11+ academic demands is essential.

This position would suit an exceptional and inspirational Assistant Head Teacher with leadership experience and with some proven management experience who has a professional drive to move onto headship in the future.

Key Areas of Responsibility (Refer to Job Description for wider role):

· To lead and manage the school with clear and achievable goals for success.

· To provide professional leadership and management of teaching and learning throughout the whole school.

· To understand professional duties of the Headteacher.

· To ensure all relevant policies and procedures are fully compliant with ISI regulations and standards.

· To coach, mentor and model to colleagues and provide feedback as part of the school’s appraisal system.

· To promote and safeguard the welfare of the children and staff.

· To advise, report to and be accountable for all school business to the Governing Board.

Closing Date for applications: 5.00pm Friday 12th December 2025

1st stage panel Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7th January 2026

2nd stage interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place Monday 12 January 2026 4.30-6.30pm

Applications will only be accepted on the school application form.

Copies of completed applications should be sent via email to the following:

Mrs Catherine Bilsborough (HR Administrator) – bilsboroughc@buckprep.org

Buckingham Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online/social media checks, satisfactory references and UK Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

Documents

• Applicant Information Pack - Head Teacher 2025 PDF Document
• Safer Recruitment Information Pack 2025 PDF Document
• Job Description Head Teacher 2025 PDF Document
• Application Form 2025 DOCX Document
• Advert - Head Teacher Nov 2025 PDF Document
• Person Specification - Head Teacher 2025 PDF Document