Assistant Head - Academic

The Perse Prep School • Full-time • CB2 8EX, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom • 1w ago

The Perse School has a rare opportunity for an exceptional School Leader to join our Prep School as an Assistant Head (Academic), from September 2025. This position forms part of the Senior Management of the school, and the post holder is expected to be fully involved in all areas of school life, requiring energy, commitment and flexibility.

Main responsibilities will include implementing, updating and monitoring policies to deliver excellence in all academic matters, leading the School’s Heads of Department to sustain and improve educational quality, creating and developing the School’s timetable annually and overseeing the school’s continuous assessment process to track pupil progress, including chairing the termly Tracking meetings.

You will need a track record of teaching excellence, together with the capacity to inspire pupils and staff, diplomatic skills and demonstrably successful leadership experience.

The Perse Prep School is a dynamic and inspiring place where young minds are nurtured by subject specialist teachers to become curious, confident, well rounded individuals. As part of the prestigious Perse family the Prep provides a vibrant learning environment for children aged 7-11, preparing them for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. With a blend of rich academic history and forward thinking innovation, the Perse Prep is a hub of creativity, exploration and personal growth.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Tuesday 14th January at 9am but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.

Interviews will be held on Friday 24th January.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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