Package Description:

Anticipated start date: January or April 2026

Closing date:  Midnight Sunday 28th September

Interviews: 8th and 9th October

Job Overview 

We are excited to announce we are recruiting within our Senior Management team (SMT) for an Assistant Head (Lower School). This is a key role in the leading and organising the day-to-day life of pupils in Years 3 to 5 whilst contributing to the management of the whole school through the SMT. This role is integral to Winchester House school’s development for the future, ensuring our continual drive for excellence each step of the way.   

You will provide strong line management and leadership to your team and act as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead providing day to day pastoral support to the Lower School. You will organise Lower School events and manage Lower School tutor groups.

We are looking for a qualified teacher with leadership experience, knowledge of Key Stage 2 curriculum, and the ability to motivate both pupils and colleagues. Calm, collaborative, positive and flexible, you’ll be ready to set the pace for excellence. You will have strong communication skills and pride yourself on professional integrity.  You will have an enthusiasm for the holistic education that a Prep School education should provide, ensuring the needs of the pupil always come first.

Winchester House School

Winchester House School was founded in 1875 and moved to its present 18-acre site in the centre of Brackley in 1922. The heart of the School is situated in Manor House, an attractive building dating from the early 1800s. Winchester House comprises a fully co-educational nursery, pre-prep and preparatory school, offering an outstanding education to children aged 3-13 with day, occasional and weekly boarding available. In January 2021, Winchester House School became part of The Stowe Group.

Our Schools are not only outstanding places to learn, they are great places to work too.

We believe it is the collective responsibility of our colleagues to help develop the cognitive, physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of everyone in our community. Our school culture is characterised by teamwork, collaboration and mutual respect.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to The Stowe Group’s vision. We pride ourselves on our commitment as an organisation to welcome diversity, and we are committed to providing an inclusive environment where anyone with talent can thrive. To ensure we continue to best serve a diverse community, our ambition is to attract and retain a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our pupil body.

The Stowe Group 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 third party provider.

Winchester House School

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