Head of Pre-Prep

About the role

HEAD OF PRE-PREP

Permanent / Full-time

Competitive salary

Required for September 2024 or January 2025

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly-motivated, passionate and forward-thinking educationalist to lead the Pre-Prep at STAHS, one of the country’s leading independent day schools.

The Head of Pre-Prep is a member of the Prep School Leadership Team (PSLT) and is expected to provide vision, leadership and a clear strategic direction for the Pre-Prep. They are responsible for pastoral and academic provision as well as operational matters relating to pupils in Reception to Year 2. They are a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and the lead contact for the Early Years Foundation Stage. They also play a key role in admissions to the Prep School.

The successful candidate is expected to be an excellent Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 practitioner, with experience of successfully implementing initiatives in the lower years. They will teach a significantly reduced timetable to enable them to execute all responsibilities of the role.

STAHS Prep is situated in the rural location of Wheathampstead village, only 5 miles from St Albans. Our inclusive community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni will offer you the warmest of welcomes. We are committed to professional development and encourage applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers and a high level of support and development is offered.

This is a full-time, permanent position. The start date for this position will be either September 2024 or January 2025 for the right candidate.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
• An extensive benefits package which includes free lunches*, use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*, free life assurance
• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme
• Tuition fee remission for children of the employee*

* Conditions apply

Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Tuesday 14 May 2024

Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 20 May 2024

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.                                 

Registered Charity No: 311065