Head – Devonshire House School

Devonshire House prep school, set in Hampstead’s elegant villas and leafy gardens, seeks an exceptional Head to lead the school from September 2026.

A highly competitive package will accompany the role, with excellent support from Dukes Education.

As a co-educational independent day school for 450 children aged 2 to 13, Devonshire House combines genuine academic ambition with a deeply held commitment to nurturing individual flourishing, creativity and wellbeing. At the heart of our ethos is the conviction that children excel ere because they are known, challenged and cherished as individuals.

Part of the Dukes Education family and one of the country’s leading prep schools, Devonshire House benefits from being in a collaborative and supportive network while preserving its distinctive identity. Dukes offers seamless transitions to a wide range of outstanding senior schools, with tailored support for exam preparation and pastoral guidance.

This is a rare opportunity to guide a confident, ambitious school into its next chapter. Devonshire House thrives on core values of Growth, Wonder, Courage and Belonging, with academic excellence and pastoral care held in equal esteem.

We are looking for a Head who is both strategic and empathetic — someone who leads by example, listens attentively and communicates with clarity and integrity. You will deepen collaborative ties within Dukes Education while ensuring Devonshire House’s spirit and values remain central to its identity.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics in the first instance to arrange a confidential discussion with:

Angela Short, Head of Search: angelashort@rsacademics.com

Louisa Barham, Search Consultant: louisabarham@rsacademics.com

Andrew Nott, Senior Advisor: andrewnott@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is Friday 21 November 2025 at 10.00am.

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

• A CV.
• A covering letter addressed to David Goodhew, Managing Director at Dukes Education. 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 Laura Cave, Project Coordinator, at applications@rsacademics.com. Laura can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 795.

N.B. Safer recruitment checks will be made at all stages in the recruitment process.

• Devonshire House 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 & Barring Service.
• 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 this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.
• RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.