Head - Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Nursery

Girls' Schools Association; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Girls' Schools Association seeks an exceptional Head to lead Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Nursery, full-time, from September 2027. As part of the Loughborough Schools Foundation, the schools benefit from collaboration and shared expertise while sustaining their distinctive community and nurturing environment.

The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with warmth and a strong commitment to wellbeing, academic excellence, pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme.

Job description

Full time

Required for September 2027

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head for Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Nursery.

As part of the Loughborough Schools Foundation, Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Nursery benefit from the opportunities, collaboration and shared expertise that come with being part of a wider family of schools, while proudly maintaining the distinctive character, close-knit community and nurturing environment that families value so highly.

We are seeking an inspiring Head to lead Fairfield Prep School and Loughborough Nursery into the next stages of their development. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision and educational ambition with warmth, authenticity and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of every child. They will champion academic excellence alongside outstanding pastoral care and a rich co-curricular programme, while serving as a visible and engaging leader for pupils, colleagues and families alike.

This is an exciting opportunity to build on the School’s and Nursery's strong foundations, shape their future direction and to make a lasting impact within a thriving and successful community.

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday 16 November 2026.