Assistant Head of School

Job Description Assistant Head of School (Prep)Pastoral & Academic Leadership Years 36St Francis, PewseyContract: Full Time, PermanentStart Date: September 2026Join a thriving leadership team where experienced leaders can flourish, and aspiring leaders can confidently take their next step. St Francis, Pewsey is a joyful, nurturing and vibrant Prep School where children are known as individuals and encouraged to flourish. We are seeking a caring, energetic and committed Assistant Head of School (Prep) to join our leadership team and guide the pastoral and academic life of Years 36.This position has been created as part of a refreshed leadership structure within the Prep School, strengthening the support we offer pupils and staff across this important phase.If you love working with children, enjoy building strong relationships, and want to be part of a school where kindness, curiosity and community truly matter, we would be delighted to welcome you.About the RoleKey responsibilities include:Providing pastoral and academic leadership for pupils in Years 36, ensuring they are known, supported and encouraged to flourishActing as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) and contributing to the schools strong safeguarding cultureTeaching within the Prep School, modelling excellent classroom practice and supporting highquality teaching across the phaseBringing strong expertise in English and Mathematics, inspiring pupils at this key stage of their learningBuilding strong relationships with pupils, staff and families, promoting a nurturing and purposeful school environmentSupporting the daytoday running of the Prep School, contributing to strategic planning and ensuring smooth, effective operationsWorking collaboratively with the leadership team to enhance the pastoral and academic experience of all pupils in Years 36Why Join St Francis?A genuinely warm, welcoming and supportive staff teamA school where pastoral care sits at the heart of everything we doHappy, enthusiastic pupils who love learningA leadership team that values collaboration, creativity and professional growthReal opportunities for career development and leadership progressionA beautiful rural setting with a strong sense of communityWe Would Love to Hear From You If You:Are passionate about pastoral care, wellbeing and safeguardingEnjoy leading and supporting colleaguesAre an excellent teacher of English and MathsThrive in a nurturing, familycentred school environmentAre reflective, ambitious and ready for the next step in your leadership journeyDesirable (but not essential):Experience in the independent sectorExperience supporting pupils through 11+ or senior school transitionExperience contributing to Mathematics development across a schoolInterested?If you are excited by the idea of joining a school where children are joyful, staff are supportive, and leadership is shared with warmth and purpose, we would love to welcome you to St Francis.To apply, please complete our online application form: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001220Full job description available on request. Please contact [email protected] note that interviews are intended to take place during the week beginning 11th May, and candidates will need to be available. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the process early.Safeguarding StatementSt Francis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Created: 2026-04-30