Assistant Head; Head of Girls

Overview

The Beacon School (Amersham) is a large prep school for ages 3 to 13. The school has announced that it is to become co-educational. As part of this development, we're seeking an exceptional qualified professional to join our SMT on a permanent basis. The role will initially encompass facilitating the integration of girls into our community and promote and champion their pastoral support and welfare.

The Beacon has superb facilities and resources that support a forward-looking educational environment and is accessible by both Chiltern Railways and Met Line. This opportunity will be available from September 2026 (with potential for an earlier start date if preferred by the successful candidate).

• The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks will include DBS checking, references and other checks - all to be undertaken in accordance with School policy.
• The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in the job description and person specification in the recruitment pack.
• The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Facilitating the integration of girls into the school community and promoting and championing their pastoral support and welfare (initial responsibility of the role).

• Proven experience of educating young girls, either in a co-educational or single sex environment, and be naturally confident working with the relevant age groups – namely Nursery to Year 8.