Head – Twickenham Preparatory School

The Governors of Twickenham Preparatory School are seeking to appoint a Head to lead this outstanding, co-educational, independent day school in Hampton, South West London.

Start Date – April 2027

Renowned for both its academic achievement and its exceptionally warm and welcoming atmosphere, Twickenham Prep offers an all-round education in an environment that promotes wellbeing, encourages curiosity, and celebrates individual success.

The Governors are seeking an energetic, articulate, and empathetic leader who relishes engaging with children, staff, and parents, and who enjoys taking an active role in every aspect of school life.

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, passionate about teaching and learning, and deeply committed to preserving the strong sense of community that makes the school so special. They will have the ability to generate fresh ideas and present the school in a way that appeals to prospective families. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—will be essential.

The School takes great pride in offering pupils a broad and enriching curriculum, delivered with a steadfast commitment to excellence. Children are exceptionally well prepared for transfer to a wide range of excellent senior schools. The next Head will develop strong relationships with these schools to support successful pupil transitions and will act as a trusted advisor to parents considering future options for their children.

The new Head will join a strong and well-established school, with exciting opportunities to consolidate its current provision and extend its reach within a competitive market. Most importantly, they should hold the children at the very heart of TPS school values, ensuring that every decision made reflects what is best for their wellbeing, development, and future.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive remuneration package with a salary commensurate with the seniority of the post and the experience of the successful candidate. Private medical insurance and fee remission for the Head’s children is offered along with a defined contribution pension scheme.

Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post confidentially are invited to contact:

Jenny Funnell, Search Consultant: jennyfunnell@rsacademics.com

Diana Watkins, Senior Advisor: dianawatkins@rsacademics.com

The closing date for applications is 10.00am UK time on Friday 24th April 2026.

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 Mr Harry Bates, Chair of Governors. The letter should explain your reasons for applying and 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) 204 6269 791.

Twickenham 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.