HEAD - Prestfelde School

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Prestfelde School is located on the edge of the medieval border town of Shrewsbury. Recently shortlisted for Prep School of the Year in the Independent School Parent Magazine awards, and Pre-Prep School of the Year in the TES independent awards, the school enjoys a reputation for excellence.  As a member of the Woodard Corporation of Schools, a charity founded to provide high quality education in an actively Christian school environment, the school has benefited from ambitious development and boasts enviable facilities. 2029 marks the school’s Centenary, a true landmark moment for the staff, a strong team buoyed by several years of growth, investments, a robust fund raising campaign, and outstanding pupil achievement. 

The successful candidate will hold the genuine happiness of the children, and the quality of the relationships that form the cornerstones of the school community, at the heart of everything they do. They will possess exceptional communication skills and foresight in a way that motivates and inspires the team. They will be empathetic and supportive, leading by example, whilst encouraging further achievement. They will work closely with the Governors, Bursar and Clerk to Council, and the Senior Leadership Team, to further build on the school’s already excellent foundations. 

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Monday 3rd February 2025, with long-list interviews taking place week commencing Monday 10th February 2025. 

For a confidential conversation about this role, please email Richard Stevenson, via rs@headspaceacademics.com (or phone 07722 022390).


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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 3rd FEBRUARY

  • Interview Dates

    Long-list Interviews - Week commencing 10th February Contact Richard Stevenson for a confidential conversation

    Short-list Interviews - Week commencing 3rd March rs@headspaceacademics.com (07722 022390)