Deputy Head

Summary

We are seeking an outstanding Deputy Head to join the senior leadership team of our thriving co educational prep and pre prep school.

Detail

Working closely with the Head and Senior leadership Team, the Deputy Head will play a pivotal role in the operational leadership and strategic planning of the school, ensuring that robust systems and effective organisation underpin the highest standards of educational provision.

A key focus of the role is operational planning, including responsibility for timetabling and staffing deployment across both pre‑prep and prep. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school, responding effectively to change and enabling staff to deliver a calm, well‑organised and purposeful learning environment.

The Deputy Head will contribute to whole‑school strategic development, translating the school’s vision into practical, efficient operational practice. They will work collaboratively with senior colleagues to support compliance, safeguarding, and inspection readiness, and to ensure that systems and structures consistently support pupils’ wellbeing and progress.

The post holder will support and develop staff, promote consistency and high standards across pre‑prep and prep, and contribute to self‑evaluation and inspection readiness. They will also oversee key operational systems, ensuring that structures, staffing and organisation consistently support excellent outcomes for pupils.

This role requires a highly organised, approachable and values‑driven leader, with excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of how operational excellence supports educational quality. It also requires a visible, approachable and values‑driven leader who builds strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents, and who plays an active role in the wider life of the school

The successful applicant will have senior leadership experience within a prep or pre‑prep setting, a proven ability to manage complex logistics, and a clear commitment to safeguarding and the wider life of the school.

Teams interviews will take place week commencing 4 May 2026, with in-person interviews to be held on Tuesday 12th May.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The health, safety and well-being of all our pupils are of paramount importance to all the staff at Kew College Prep. We are committed to providing an environment in which children feel welcomed, safe, valued and respected. Adults in our school know that keeping children safe is everybody’s responsibility and that all children, regardless of age, gender, culture, language, race, ability, sexual identity, religion or lack of religion have equal rights to protection and opportunities. We expect all of our employees to mirror and demonstrate this commitment.

To ensure that we comply with our Safeguarding commitment and responsibility, the school will undertake all necessary vetting checks, pre and post interview, including an enhanced DBS check, internet checks, teaching prohibition checks, references, right to work in the UK and medical fitness.

Documents

• Application Form - Deputy Head DOCX Document
• Deputy Head Job Description PDF Document
• Candidate Information PDF Document
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy PDF Document