Senior Deputy Head – Glendower Preparatory School

For January 2027

This is one of the most significant appointments Glendower Prep School will make in this next phase of its development: one year into the delivery of the strategic vision, Glendower 130: Shaping the Future One Girl at a Time.  This is an exceptionally exciting moment to join the school.  

Glendower Preparatory School is a leading independent girls’ school in South Kensington, known for its academic ambition, strong pastoral care and vibrant community. Educating approximately 300 girls from Nursery to Year 6, the school is unapologetically ambitious for its pupils, fostering intellectual curiosity, scholarship and a deep love of learning within a warm and supportive environment. 

This is a demanding but deeply rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact in a school that is ambitious, reflective and forward-looking.  Claire Boyd, Headmistress, is seeking a leader who shares her belief in the power of girls’ education, who is energised by challenge, and who is excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Glendower.

If this vision inspires you, we would invite confidential conversations with candidates with good knowledge of the London market, who will be in some form of leadership role already. 

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 

or Charlotte Faber, Senior Advisor charlottefaber@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2026 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 completed Application Form.
• A covering letter addressed to Claire Boyd, Headmistress. 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.

• Glendower Preparatory 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.