Head

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Dorton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Director
CATEGORY
Education
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SKILLS

Communication Leadership Administrative Skills Organisational Skills Safeguarding Relationship Building Visionary Leadership Pastoral Care

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an inspirational Head to lead the school. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Dorton, Buckinghamshire. The role offers a competitive package and starts 1st September 2025.

About the School

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading coeducational Independent Prep School for pupils aged 3-13 years. The School’s home is an elegant Jacobean mansion set in 30 acres of beautiful grounds, on the edge of the village of Dorton in the Buckinghamshire countryside, close to Thame. The School has recently joined [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] of Schools and is governed by The Board of Governors of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

Role Requirements

  • Excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to foster positive relationships with children, parents, staff and the wider community
  • Forward-thinking and well-qualified with a track record of success
  • Inspiration and vision to develop educational and pastoral care
  • Kind, caring and approachable
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

How to Apply

Please view the Candidate Pack here. To apply, please download the application form for this job here. Closing date: 6pm, Sunday 8th December 2024. Interviews: Friday 13th December 2024.

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and an online background check with our 3rd party provider.

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