Head of Early Years

Westminster Under School is looking for a founding Head of Early Years to assist with the establishment of our new Early Years Department.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to positively impact the future of the School, leading on all aspects of the Early Years department, including curriculum design, curation of resources, planning and assessment.

The successful candidate will have the 2025 - 2026 academic year to establish these practices and assist with staff and pupil recruitment, ahead of our new Co-Ed Pre-Prep opening in September 2026. The successful candidate will also play a key role in designing the curriculum and resources for Year 1 and Year 2 and will also be responsible for EYFS safeguarding.

The successful candidate will possess EYFS teaching experience, as well as previous team leadership experience. They will be capable of working across EYFS and KS1 and will be able to create programmes and policies relating to EYFS. Utilising their strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills, they will also be able to formulate key ideas and present them clearly to the Master, SMT and Governing Body.

The Early Years Department

Our new Early Years Department will cultivate a love of learning, both through formal and child-initiated activities, and there will be plenty of time for opportunities to explore the outdoors, both on our new play balcony and on Vincent Square, our 13-acre private playing field. High quality adult interactions will prepare our children for a stimulating and world-class education in Year 1 and beyond.

About Westminster Under School

Westminster Under School is a great environment for happy and purposeful pupils, and for all the staff who support them. Our aim is to produce well-rounded individuals with a love of learning and an enthusiasm for life, and who relish coming into School each day. All members of staff play an important role in ensuring that day-to-day processes at the School run smoothly, and in turn helping each and every pupil to enjoy and benefit from all that the School has to offer.

For further information and to apply, please click the apply button.

The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 25th October 2024.

Longlist interviews will take place the week commencing 11th November 2024.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.

Westminster Under School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The school is a Registered Charity (no 312728).

Westminster Under School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.