Old Buckenham Hall School
Suffolk
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
10 October 2025
Job overview
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to lead OBH's award-winning Pre-Prep. Working with our youngest pupils as they commence their OBH journey, this role forms part of the school's Senior Management Team and brings with it huge opportunity to inspire children and staff alike. The role includes responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Pre-Prep and Nursery, management and development of a talented team of staff, maintenance of strong parental relationships as well as promotion of the school to the wider community. The Head of Pre-Prep will play a key part in school life and contribute to the strategic aims of the whole school.
A generous remuneration package, free school meals and use of all school facilities will be available for the successful candidate. On-site accommodation may also be available with the role.
Start date: Monday 5th January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. A Summer Term start is also possible.
Application Deadline: 9am, Friday 10th October
Interviews: Wednesday 15th October
To apply please visit our website -
About Old Buckenham Hall School
Old Buckenham Hall School
Brettenham Park, Ipswich
Suffolk
IP7 7PH
United Kingdom
Old Buckenham Hall is a leading co-educational preparatory school for children aged 2 – 13 years and has been educating children for over 160 years.
Here, children remain just that. They experience, they learn, they grow, but they do so within one of the most idyllic environments imaginable.
We are proud of our beautiful school, but it is what goes on inside these old walls and in the grounds that really matters. Every teacher at Old Buckenham Hall is committed to delivering the very best for every child. For us this means inspirational academic and co-curricular teaching, outstanding pastoral care and embracing risk and challenge. Children here feel happy and safe and they have a chance to explore their aspirations and develop their character.
Situated in the heart of rural Suffolk, near the historic town of Lavenham, Old Buckenham Hall is just 20 minutes away from Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury and Stowmarket; and 35 minutes from Colchester.
A range of transport options are available, including morning and evening bus routes and accompanied train journeys to London. Stowmarket and Colchester train stations are both direct lines to London Liverpool street.
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