Head of Pre-Prep

Senior leadership opportunity to lead Pre-Prep education, shaping high-quality early learning within a values-led and ambitious prep school.

Welcome to Wellington College Prep. Located in Sandhurst, Berkshire, and set within the grounds of Wellington College, Wellington College Prep offers a vibrant and nurturing environment for pupils and staff.

The School is a confident, ambitious and values-led community where children are known, supported and encouraged to flourish. The Pre-Prep sits at the heart of this ethos, laying strong foundations for curiosity, confidence and a love of learning from Nursery through to Year 2.

The Head of Pre-Prep plays a pivotal role in shaping this crucial phase, providing clear leadership and direction while contributing to the wider strategic life of the School. This is a senior leadership appointment with genuine influence, offering visibility and responsibility across the community alongside focused leadership of the Pre-Prep department.

The role brings together strategic, pastoral and operational leadership with a reduced teaching commitment, ensuring strong professional credibility and close connection to classroom practice. Working in partnership with senior colleagues, the postholder will lead the ongoing development of a nurturing, ambitious and academically strong Pre-Prep provision, aligned with the School's values and long-term educational strategy.

There is also an important outward-facing dimension to the role. The Head of Pre-Prep will play a visible part in admissions activity, parental engagement and the wider life of the School, acting as a confident and credible ambassador for Wellington College Prep.

We are seeking an experienced and thoughtful leader with a deep understanding of early childhood and Key Stage 1 education, strong educational judgement and a clear commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing. The successful candidate will bring warmth, clarity and confidence to their leadership, building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues, and fostering a collaborative, reflective and inclusive team culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape an outstanding Pre-Prep within a progressive and supportive school community, where early education is recognised as foundational to future success.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing
Wellington College Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must have the right to work in the UK.