Head of Prep
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience (plus excellent benefits)
Start Date: September 2027
Queenswood School is seeking an inspiring, dynamic, and strategic educational leader to take on the role of Head of Prep to build a brand-new prep school from the ground up. Under our Queenswood Reimagined strategy, we are establishing a dedicated, bespoke girls-only preparatory school. Working in close partnership with the Principal and Governors, this role offers an unprecedented opportunity to influence not only the inception of the prep school but also the long-term strategic direction of Queenswood as a whole.
You will also lead the educational, pastoral, compliance and operational launch and management of Queenswood Prep, while serving as a key member of the whole-school Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
Strategic Leadership and School Launch
Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Development
Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and EYFS Compliance
People Leadership, Operations and Admissions
If you want to play a key role in shaping and delivering the School plans for growth and are passionate about inspiring students, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Why join Queenswood?
Queenswood School is an independent girls' school in Hertfordshire (ages 11–18), set within acres of Hertfordshire countryside. Queenswood is a forward-thinking, dynamic community steeped in heritage. Our core mission remains resolutely unchanged: we are, and will always be, an independent, girls-only school dedicated to empowering young women to lead with ultimate confidence and technical fluency. We would be delighted for you to join this exciting new chapter of becoming an all-through independent school for girls aged 4-18.
For more details, please see the attached Candidate Brochure .
Application process: to apply, please complete the application form on our website and enclose a covering letter addressed to Mrs Jo Cameron, Principal, outlining your vision and suitability for the role. You can also send your covering letter to: View email address on tes.com
Closing date: 11th November 2026
First stage interviews: 20th November 2026
Final interviews: week commencing 23rd November 2026
Queenswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance, and prohibition checks.
Queenswood School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All post-holders are expected to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, medical clearance, Childcare Disqualification checks, and prohibition checks.
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