Blackheath Prep - Director of Studies

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious individual to assume a new position of Director of Studies within the school Senior Leadership Team

Detail

Job Title: Director of Studies

Hours of Work: As required to carry out the functions of the role

Reports to: Head

Direct Reports: Academic HoDs, SENDCo, some Specialist Teachers

The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools and the Head of Blackheath Prep, is seeking to appoint a talented and ambitious individual to assume a new position of Director of Studies within the school Senior Leadership Team. This is an exciting opportunity that will offer the postholder the opportunity to contribute directly to strategy, work collaboratively with colleagues across a wider organisation and further develop their own leadership skills at a highly successful Prep School within the Eltham College Family of Schools. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will wish to progress to a more senior role on a Senior Leadership Team in due course and full mentoring will be given to support this.

The post holders’ primary responsibilities are to provide academic leadership and to working directly alongside the Heads of Pre-Prep and Prep to shape academic strategy, maintain and implement initiatives, and to ensure and promote the success of the school as an educational establishment with positive outcomes for all stakeholders. They will have specific responsibility for data management and analysis, raising academic standards and promoting an environment where pedagogical discussion can thrive. The Director of Studies will hold teaching responsibilities, albeit on a significantly reduced timetable.

A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development and opportunities for promotion. Accommodation may also be available.

Application closing date: 8am on Tuesday 10 March 2026

Interviews to take place either Wednesday 18 or Thursday 19 March 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Blackheath Prep part of the Eltham College Family of Schools reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Blackheath Prep part of the Eltham College Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Documents

• 2026.02 Director of Studies Candidate Info Pack PDF Document