About This Role
Are you an exceptional Early Years leader who believes the very best start in life should feel joyful, nurturing and full of possibility?
Do you love creating environments where children feel safe, known and inspired to explore, while also supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding practice?
If so, you may feel very much at home at Alleyn Court Preparatory School.
We are looking for an outstanding Assistant Head (Early Years) to help lead and develop this vital stage of school life. This is a wonderful opportunity for a warm, knowledgeable and ambitious practitioner to shape the experience of our youngest children, support a talented team, and play a key role in ensuring that every child’s first steps in education are full of confidence, curiosity and care.
At Alleyn Court, our Early Years provision lays the foundations not only for academic success, but for a lifelong love of learning. We are seeking someone who shares that belief and who will help us continue to develop an environment in which children thrive socially, emotionally and intellectually.
Alleyn Court Preparatory School is non-selective and educates children from 2 – 11 years old. We have an average of 18 children per class and operate two forms of entry.
The Early Years follows a Montessori format. From Year 1-6 children are increasingly taught by specialist teachers, making the most of the school resources and staff expertise. This prepares children very effectively for transition to their secondary school of choice.
Alleyn Court Preparatory School aims to:
provide a first-class education through an environment that promotes curiosity, creativity, wonder and a love of learning;
use a broad, rich and stimulating curriculum to inspire each child to attain the highest levels of academic, physical, artistic, and social endeavour, through understanding that sustained effort, reflection and diligence will always enhance results;
ensure children are best prepared for whatever expectations they encounter when they move to their chosen secondary education;
instil a passion to pursue dreams to fruition and the skills to contribute to a world of rapidly changing opportunities and technologies.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.