Senior Deputy Head – Beechwood Park School

Start date: September 2025

Beechwood Park seeks a talented, ambitious and dedicated leader to take up a new and exciting role as Senior Deputy Head to lead on education and day to day management of the school, working closely with the Headmaster, Christian Pritchard, and the Senior Leadership Team.

Beechwood Park is a large, thriving preparatory school for pupils aged 3 to 13, located on a beautiful 60-acre estate in the Hertfordshire countryside. One of the leading prep schools in the country, Beechwood Park, which received the highest rating of “excellent in all areas” at its most recent inspection, offers both day and flexi-boarding options, making it a popular choice for families looking for more flexibility.  

The Senior Deputy Head will play a key role in developing and implementing the school’s strategic development plan and will lead a large team to create a vibrant learning environment for pupils. 

The successful candidate will be a highly autonomous senior leader who combines a passion for education and a talent for inspiring others.

It will suit current leaders and aspiring Heads who are ambitious, who thrive in high challenge and high support environments and who share the School’s aspirations to be exceptional.

Further information will be available early in the New Year.

The search for a new Senior Deputy Head for Beechwood Park is being led by RSAcademics and the new post-holder will be selected by a panel chaired by Christian Pritchard, Headmaster.

Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange a confidential discussion with one of the consultants handing this appointment:

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

Andrew Nott, Senior Advisor: andrewnott@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of the application is 10.00am on Monday 17^th February 2025.

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 Christian Pritchard, Headmaster.  The letter should explain your reasons for applying.

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. (please note that RSAcademics’ Head Office will be closed from lunchtime on 24 December until 9.00am on 2nd January).

• Beechwood Park School is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and a review of their social media presence.
• All appointments are subject to a criminal background check and proof of qualifications, in accordance with the requirements of the Children Act.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
• RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.