Prenton Prep, which has been part of the Forfar Education Group since 2022, seeks a new Head Teacher from September 2025 or January 2026.
Situated on the Wirral peninsular, just 25 minutes’ drive across the river to Liverpool, Prenton Prep educates around 100 children from Nursery to Year 6 with the Nursery offering day care and early years education in an active and busy environment for 50 weeks of the year. The School enjoys a reputation for excellence in many fields and in 2022 was graded Excellent in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
Pupils at Prenton Prep are equipped to take their place in a multi-cultural society as confident, polite, compassionate and tolerant individuals, qualities which very much reflect the ethos of the School. At the heart of all that the School does is a strong belief that children will achieve their best when they are happy and the School is indeed a vibrant, thriving, happy place to be. The School is in a healthy position but is not complacent. The new Head will build on past success and will be a proactive and visionary force in meeting the many challenges and opportunities looming on the educational horizon; whilst also being a visible figurehead for the School in the local community.
The Forfar Education Group, which Governs the School, is ambitious for growth. As an organisation, it looks to recruit talented and ambitious individuals who will share its forward-thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Founded in 2016 by CEO John Forsyth, Forfar Education is a family business specialising in the education of children and with an ethos of being: honest, transparent, hardworking and putting the needs of the child first.
This is a tremendous opportunity for an experienced or aspiring Head to pick up the reins of a popular and successful school and to lead it on the next exciting phase of its journey. In an unpredictable educational, political, economic and social landscape, the role will suit a strong and resilient leader who is able to adapt to, and effectively manage, change.
The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd May at 10.00am (UK time).
Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role:
* A completed online application form (please follow the Apply Now link to download the form).
* A covering letter addressed to Mr John Forsyth, CEO of the Forfar Education Group and Chair of Governors. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.
Forfar Education Group is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of children and young people. As such, appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines. This will include satisfactory references, enhanced DBS from the Disclosures and Barring Service and, where applicable, any international equivalent being obtained. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks which may include social media.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information.
RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.
The deadline for the receipt of applications is Friday 2 May 2025.
Preliminary interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Teams in the week commencing 5 May 2025.
Long list interviews with the Governors’ panel will take place at the School in the week commencing 12 May 2025.
Short list interviews with the Governing Body will take place at the School in the week commencing 19 May 2025.
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