Head of Second Years

HEAD OF SECOND YEARS (NATIONAL CURRICULUM YEARS 5&6), PREP SCHOOLCommencing September 2026 or January 2027St Paul’s Prep is seeking an experienced and committed teacher to lead the pastoral and academic provision for pupils in Years 5 and 6.The Head of Second Years is a key member of the Prep School Leadership Team, with responsibility for pupils’ wellbeing, progress and transition during this important stage of their education.The role involves close collaboration with form tutors and senior colleagues, clear communication with parents, leadership of assemblies and year‑group activities, and responsibility as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong pastoral leadership skills and a willingness to contribute fully to the wider life of the school.St Paul’s salary scale is substantially above the national scale.To apply for this vacancy, please follow the link and complete an online application form – hardcopy applications will not be accepted for this vacancy. If you have any queries, please contact recruitment@stpaulsschool.org.ukThe closing date for all applications is midnight on Wednesday 6 May 2026.Interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 11 May 2026.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.Our vision is to nurture a generation of Paulines that will make a positive contribution to the world; our three pillars of Scholarship, Opportunity and Character are the foundation of all that we do and we actively focus on five core character traits: Respect, Kindness, Humility, Integrity and Resilience.We value diversity, equality and inclusion, and are committed to creating an environment where all members of our community can appreciate and benefit from this.It is our expectation that the values of all applicants align with our values.St Paul’s Prep School, founded in 1881, is the preparatory school for St Paul’s. It adjoins St Paul’s School, and shares many facilities with the senior school, including the dining hall, sports complex, engineering workshops and playing fields. The schools are fortunate to have an attractive 45-acre site adjacent to the River Thames.St Paul’s Prep School, Lonsdale Road, London SW13 9JT