Director of Early Years (Prep)
Required: September 2026
Closing Date: Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 9th February 2026
Brentwood Prep School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
We are seeking a visionary leader to head our Foundation, Reception, and Year 1 departments. You will drive the strategic evolution of our curriculum and pastoral care, as well as being a Designated Safeguarding Lead. By fostering an inclusive, diverse community, you will ensure these vital formative years establish a lifelong foundation for academic excellence and respectful behaviour.
Operating within a “First Teams” leadership model, you will collaborate with the Head of Prep, the Deputies and other Directors, to take shared ownership of school-wide success. You will be a key figure in our admissions process, conducting tours and assessments to welcome prospective families. Your role is central to building strong partnerships with parents, ensuring they are supported in both pastoral and academic matters.
As an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Candidate School, we thrive on collaborative planning and professional dialogue. You will lead your team through the PYP framework, blending inquiry-based learning with Early Learning Goals. This is a proactive environment for a leader who values continuous improvement and wants to harness the very best from their colleagues and pupils alike.
For further information about working at Brentwood School, please see the links on this page or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk Applications can be submitted through the TES website, alternatively, applicants who do not have a TES account should use the relevant Interactive Recruitment Form on this page. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
