Project Director (Co-Education)

King’s will become a fully co-educational community over the next decade, one of the most significant developments in our history. Our longstanding ambition to extend co-education throughout the school has been given fresh impetus by our acquisition of a site on The Downs, a few minutes’ walk from the main campus, which we are redeveloping into a world-class junior school.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching professional as project director (co-education) to lead this programme of work. The postholder will coordinate this complex project across Wimbledon College Preparatory School and the King’s junior and senior schools, working closely with the senior teams and the site development project director.

This is a very exciting time in the history of the school and this role will support the redefinition of our educational offering for full co-education, in line with the school’s values and strategic vision.

The post will collaborate with a range of stakeholders, both internal and external, to safeguard and build the culture and reputation of the school. Project management skills, and seeing change as an opportunity, will be crucial to support the smooth running of this transition and the achievement of the school’s strategic objectives.

This role is currently envisaged as a full-time post, but part-time employment may be a possibility.

Person Specification

The post will suit someone who:

• Experience as a teacher in a leadership role within a school, and an ability to understand multiple perspectives and the potential implications of decisions taken in school settings 

• Experience with major school transformation or master planning projects

• Proven ability to adopt a strategic approach when navigating a complex organisation, with an aim to further the school’s priorities

• Experience in successful project management and change management

• Experience of forging working relationships with a collegiate and supportive approach, and a desire to positively contribute to the community of King’s

• High standards, a commitment to excellence, and a positive attitude to achieving goals

• An energetic approach, ensuring that we are always evolving our practice in pursuit of excellence

• A proactive and self-motivated approach as an effective problem solver

• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Adaptability, calmness under pressure, resilience and tenacity

• Confidence in the use of relevant IT systems and software

• Ability to listen and adapt style to engage different stakeholders in different contexts

• Proven ability to engage complex and diverse communities

• Awareness and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare of children and a clear commitment to delivering best practice in safeguarding

• Demonstrated skills in fostering an inclusive and diverse school community

Experience of working across age groups, including some junior school experience, would be an advantage.

King’s is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.

To apply for this role, please register your details online via our website (under useful information / career opportunities). Once you have registered your details with us, you can apply for vacancies by logging into the candidate area using your email address and chosen password. You will be asked to fill an online application form which includes a covering letter.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 9am

Interviews: date to be confirmed

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.