Head of Prep
Head of Prep
Welcome to Pownall Hall School.
Step through our gates and you’ll feel it straight away – this is no ordinary prep school. Pownall Hall is a place where tradition meets adventure; where beautiful, historic walls echo with laughter and the sound of muddy boots racing across the fields.
We are a community bound by purpose: pupils, teachers, families, governors, and friends all working together to nurture remarkable young people. Our children achieve exceptional academic results, but more importantly, they grow as individuals – resilient, unique, and ready to thrive in the world beyond our doors.
The Role: Head of Prep
We are seeking an experienced and capable leader to take on the role of Head of Prep, leading Key Stage 2 (Forms 3 to 6) and joining the Senior Leadership Team.
This is a key role within the school. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of teaching, behaviour and achievement across the Prep, while also taking on a Form Teacher role (initially Form 4).
You will work closely with the Headmaster, Deputy Head Academic and Deputy Head Pastoral to support the ongoing development of the school.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support teaching and learning across Forms 3 to 6
- Maintain high expectations of behaviour and pastoral care
- Support, develop and hold staff accountable across the phase
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the school as part of SLT
- Work with parents to ensure strong communication and partnership
- Lead and organise events across the Prep phase
This is a role that requires clarity, consistency and a strong understanding of prep school life.
Who we are looking for
This role requires strong Prep School experience.
You will need:
- Experience of leading or managing within Key Stage 2
- Experience of monitoring and improving teaching and learning across subjects
- The ability to maintain high standards of behaviour and care
- Confidence in working with pupils, staff and parents
Application Process
Further details can be found in the vacancy pack, available to download at the bottom of this page, along with the application form.
- Closing Date:Tuesday 5th May
- Shortlisting:Wednesday 6th May
- 1st Stage Interviews:Week commencing Monday 11th May
Please submit your completed application form and a covering letter addressed to the Headmaster, Mr David Goulbourn, to admissions@pownallhallschool.co.uk.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – full details are in our Safer Recruitment Policy on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.