Our Manifesto 

London Park Schools is an exciting new group of smaller independent schools in London that offer a dynamic, fresh, and forward-thinking approach to modern secondary education. To help us deliver our vision, we are looking for big picture visionaries who have a desire to look at education through a fresh lens.

At London Park Schools, we believe in fresh thinking and a new approach to education.

We’re challenging outdated ideas to build a new and better way to inspire and engage young people.

Through smaller and more personalised learning, we bring together imagination and technology, experience and ideas, to champion children and empower excellence in every form.

We’re championing a new generation of young thinkers, helping them enter the world as global citizens, thoughtful, articulate and kind.

Exams are part of the journey but not the destination.

We design big picture learning delivered with care in an environment that delights.

We are London Park Schools. Smaller Schools for Bigger Thinking.

Learn Like a Londoner

If you’re someone who believes in the power of experiential, expansive more personal education – and is brimming with ideas – come and see how we can help you bring yours to life.

Our LPS Values – The Four Cs of Success

Our ‘Four Cs of Success’ – Creativity, Compassion, Collaboration and Courage, are embedded across all that we do – whether that’s in the classroom, the staffroom or the sportsfield. They are a shared ethos, uniting students, staff, and the wider community.

Creativity

Creativity thrives in every corner of London Park Schools, inspiring innovation and originality in both teaching and learning. For students, creativity is about exploring their unique talents, solving problems in fresh ways, and thinking beyond conventional boundaries. For staff, creativity underpins teaching approaches, curriculum design, and pastoral care and fostering an environment where curiosity and experimentation are celebrated.

Courage

Courage empowers every member of our community to embrace challenges and take bold steps forward. Students are encouraged to push their boundaries, and staff are encouraged to model resilience and openness—adapting to change, trying innovative teaching strategies, and fostering a culture where feedback and growth are valued.

Compassion

Compassion and care is the golden thread that runs through everything. Students learn the importance of empathy and kindness, participating in community service projects, supporting their peers, and contributing to a culture of care and inclusion. Staff lead by example, nurturing each child’s individual needs and fostering a supportive environment for both colleagues and students. Compassion extends beyond the classroom, influencing how the schools engage with parents, the local community, and global issues.

Collaboration

Collaboration is essential in a connected and interdependent world. Students experience teamwork in lessons, sports, performances, and group projects, learning to communiate effectively, lead and cooperate. We think of ourselves as a team, and staff work together, supporting each other and sharing best practices, planning cross-curricular initiatives. This collective effort strengthens the sense of community and shared purpose.

A Unifying Framework

The Four Cs provide a unifying framework for life at LPS. By living these values every day, students and staff contribute to an environment where innovation, empathy, and excellence are valued and encouraged.

“Learn Like a Londoner” expresses what unites every London Park School both in setting but more importantly, in attitude and approach – ie. : education that is modern, connected, experiential, and values-driven — shaped by the city, small in scale but big in opportunity. All of the LPS schools use Learn Like a Londoner as their campaign banner, then flex content and imagery to express how they interpret it — through their setting, structure, and spirit.

About LPS Mayfair

London Park School Mayfair is a modern, independent day school for students aged 11 to 16, located in one of London’s most iconic settings 106 Piccadilly, a stunning Grade I-listed townhouse overlooking Green Park. The school opened its doors with a bold vision: to provide a smaller, more personal educational experience that celebrates individuality, cultivates curiosity and prepares young people to thrive in a fast-changing world.

At the heart of Mayfair’s cultural and intellectual landscape, the school draws inspiration from its surroundings museums, galleries, embassies, theatres, universities and businesses all within walking distance. Students benefit from an education that extends far beyond the classroom, learning from the people, ideas and opportunities that make London one of the world’s great cities.

London Park School Mayfair belongs to the wider London Park Schools group, founded on the principle of “smaller schools for bigger thinking.” Each school within the group offers a close-knit, inclusive community where every pupil is known, supported and challenged. The Mayfair campus embodies these values: a warm, collaborative atmosphere where academic ambition and wellbeing go hand in hand.

Teaching and learning at London Park School Mayfair combine intellectual rigour with creativity and independence of thought. Students are encouraged to question, to explore and to make connections between subjects, cultures and experiences. The curriculum is forward-looking and globally minded, equipping pupils with the skills and confidence to engage thoughtfully with the world around them.

The school’s ethos is underpinned by three core beliefs:

• Every student should be seen and heard. Individuality is celebrated, and pastoral care is personal and responsive.
• Learning should be purposeful and connected. Lessons link knowledge to real-world contexts, helping students understand how their learning shapes their future.
• Education should build character as well as intellect. Students are encouraged to be kind, resilient, curious and open-minded traits that define both strong learners and good citizens.

As part of a growing, forward-thinking educational group, London Park School Mayfair combines the best of tradition with the energy and innovation of a new generation of independent schools. It is a place where students learn like Londonersconfidently, creatively and with a global outlook.

Working at LPS Mayfair is a wonderful opportunity to be part of something different and to embrace all that London has to offer. We are based in a beautiful Grade 1 listed buliding steeped in history and are located in Piccadilly, opposite Green Park and a short stroll from the vibrant museums, galleries and iconic buildings that make London such an exciting place to live study, and work.

Our staff, like our students, embody and reflect London at its best; we are diverse, openminded and forward-thinking and a melting pot of the many nationalities that are proud to call London ‘home’. As such, new ideas abound and there are many opportunities to embrace and trial different ways to engage and enthuse, whether that’s exploring the impact of biophilia or recognising that different styles of learning suit different students.

LPS Mayfair is the home of both day and Hybrid students and all students move on seamlessly to LPS Sixth, a short walk from Victoria station where they are joined by students from LPS Clapham and other schools.

About LPS Sixth 

LPS Sixth is the dedicated 16-18 Sixth Form of the London Park Schools group, located a short walk from Victoria Station in central London.

With the ethos of “smaller schools for bigger thinking”, the Sixth Form offers students the best of both worlds: the independence and opportunity of a Sixth Form environment, combined with the personalised care and connection more typically found in a smaller school community.

Key Features & Offerings

• Flexible & Tailored Pathways: Students benefit from the “London Pathways” model customised A-Level combinations aligned to individual aspirations and the “Flexi-Sixth” option, which allows a mix of online and in-school study where appropriate.
• Enrichment & Leadership: The “London Leaders Programme” fosters confidence, leadership skills and real-world experience beyond academic study. Students also undertake opportunities such as the EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) and are encouraged to explore broader cultural and global contexts.

LPS Sixth believes in beginning with the person, not the subject. It aims to develop young adults who are academically excellent, morally grounded, curious, confident and ready for the world. The teaching and pastoral care reflect this: rigorous yet flexible, ambitious yet personalised.

About Hybrid @ LPS

Hybrid @ LPS is an innovative 11-16 co-educational day school stream, part of the London Park Schools group, Launched in September 2024, it offers a flexible and forward-looking model of education: four days of live online teaching combined with one immersive day in school each week.

Model & Curriculum

• Students follow the same 11–16 curriculum as their peers at LPS Mayfair, ensuring parity of academic standard and progression.
• The in-school day is focused on practical, hands-on subjects and collaborative learning: for example sport, science labs, art and drama.
• Class sizes are small to support engagement, personalised feedback and a strong sense of community.
• The online days are structured live lessons, keeping students connected, accountable and supported via a virtual community.
• The model is especially attractive to students who benefit from flexible learning scheduleswhether through commuting constraints, independent learning preference, or particular learning styles.
• Pastoral care is built in: tutors check in online, there is a weekly in-school tutor meeting, and access to specialist support (learning enrichment, counselling) ensures students are well‐supported despite the hybrid format.

About LPS Clapham

London Park School Clapham is based in two newly renovated beautiful Victorian Grade II listed mansion buildings a stone’s throw from Clapham South tube. From new science labs, DT and art studios and collaborative workspaces, our school is filled with everything students need to be as creative as possible. As a relatively new and deliberately smaller school, we focus on a more personal approach and rich, diverse, and exciting experiences.

Our school is happy and dynamic, and the educational experience is both warm and aspirational, coupled with an emphasis on the human skills needed to thrive in 21st century life: teamwork, creativity, innovation leadership and critical thinking. Students take a broad range of GCSEs before moving on seamlessly to LPS Sixth.

Board of Governors

Aatif Hassan (Chair); Professor Mark Bailey (Deputy Director of Education and Dukes Board), Suzie Longstaff (MD, Dukes Education Governor); Libby Nicholas (Director of Education for Dukes – temporary Governor); Steffan Griffiths (independent board member); Catherine Robertson (FD, Dukes Education).

The Board of Governors sets the strategy for LPS and are ultimately responsible for all aspects of its operation. The Board delegates its responsibilities to a team of senior executives, whose performance is monitored through Board meetings and regular formal and informal meetings between the MD and the FD for Dukes Education.

The division of responsibilities between the executive team is sketched below, which should be read in conjunction with their respective job descriptions. There will sometimes be a natural overlap in the responsibilities of the senior team, and it is expected that both role holders will make all reasonable efforts to work collaboratively and supportively. Any areas of uncertainty or dispute are referred at the earliest possible opportunity to the MD of Dukes Education for resolution.

Head, London Park School, Mayfair, Hybrid and Sixth

The Head of LPS Mayfair is responsible to the MD of Dukes Education for the day-to-day running of LPS Mayfair in accordance with the mission, ethos, policies and strategic framework set by the Board of Governors. The Head leads the LPS Mayfair Leadership Team (which oversees LPS Mayfair, LPS Sixth and the hybrid school), ensuring clear roles, high standards, and a culture of excellence. The Head has delegated responsibility for safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of staff and pupils, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead of LPS Mayfair and the Bursar of LPS, and for ensuring compliance with the school’s policies.

Significant compliance and safeguarding issues will be shared as they unfold up the chain of responsibility through the Head/Bursar, and to the Dukes Safeguarding Governor and MD Dukes education as appropriate. The Head reports directly to the Board of Governors regarding all aspects relating to LPS Mayfair and LPS Sixth and will meet regularly with the MD and FD of Dukes Education. The Head will seek to promote collaborative activities between the various LPS schools, including the development of a joint LPS Sixth Form.

Head of London Park School, Clapham

The Head of LPS Clapham is responsible to the MD of Dukes Education for the day-to-day running of LPS Mayfair in accordance with the strategic vision and policies set by the Governing Body. The Head leads the LPS Clapham Leadership Team, ensuring clear roles, high standards, and a culture of excellence. The Head has delegated responsibility for safeguarding the health, safety, and well-being of staff and pupils, working with the Designated Safeguarding Lead of LPS Clapham and the Bursar of LPS, and for ensuring compliance with the school’s policies. Significant compliance and safeguarding issues will be shared as they unfold up the chain of responsibility through the Head/Bursar and to the Dukes Safeguarding Governor and MD Dukes education as appropriate.

The Head reports directly to the Board of Governors regarding all aspects relating to LPS Clapham, and will meet regularly with the MD and FD of Dukes Education. The Head will seek to promote collaborative activities between the various LPS schools, including the development of a joint LPS Sixth Form.

Names as registered on DfE website

• London Park School Clapham – URN: 149715, DfE number: 212/6008
• London Park School Mayfair and London Park School Sixth – URN: 144795, DfE number: 213/6004 UKPRN: 10071832

What is Dukes Education? 

Dukes Education is a family of nurseries, schools, and colleges in the UK and Europe. Surrounding our schools, we also have a collection of complementary education offerings – day camps, summer schools, and university application consultancies. This way, we create a wrap-around experience for every family that joins us, not just in school time, but beyond the classroom as well.

We are highly selective about which schools and organisations join Dukes Education. Our family is small and close-knit. We carefully curate it to make sure we have harmony among our teams. This is why we place such an emphasis on our values. Being part of the Dukes Education family means we can all come together to share experience and expertise, supporting each other to achieve the extraordinary. We bring people together who do different things in education, but we want them to learn from each other. So we need to know that they have their hearts and minds in the right place. When we meet educators with this magic combination, we know they’re a good fit for Dukes Education.

There’s power in the collective. Our results are outstanding, but there’s more to us than that. Our students benefit from the constant sharing of best practice among our schools, and the stringent standards held to by a wide team of senior leaders who, combined, have an exceptional record of experience and expertise in education. Students develop culturally and socially, as well as academically, enjoying a well-rounded education full of fun and laughter. We work hard to help every child find something that fulfils them – to find their extraordinary – the thing only they can contribute to the world.

While our schools have different characters, they’re all examples of outstanding quality in their fields. Cardiff Sixth Form College is unmatched in the world for A-level results; Hampstead Fine Arts College is widely considered as London’s leading Art school, and the Value Add in many of our schools is outstanding: for example, Rochester Independent College continues to be ranked in the top percentages in England, while Earlscliffe is one of the leading independent schools in Kent. Looking at GSCEs, Sancton Wood’s GCSE cohort achieved an impressive 100% of 4-9 grades, while 50% of these results were awarded grades 7, 8, and 9 (the equivalent of the old A and above). These are just a few examples of the high calibre of our member schools.

The Power of Dukes

Dukes Education is more than just a network of schools—it’s a community committed to excellence in education and the growth of its students and staff. Whether you’re a teacher, support professional, or part of the operational team, working for a Dukes-owned school offers unparalleled opportunities, support, and rewards.

A Commitment to Excellence and Shared Values

Dukes Education values are at the heart of the organisation:

• We lead with heart
• We’re a team
• We love learning
• We do it well

They guide every aspect, creating a supportive culture for staff and students alike.

Professional Development and Training

Dukes invests in staff, providing access to a wealth of training opportunities via the Duke Hub, an online platform offering courses, workshops, and resources to support your career development. From tailored training programmes to leadership courses, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re refining your teaching practice or expanding your professional skills.

Opportunities for Collaboration and Celebration

As part of the Dukes family, you’ll benefit from:

• Biannual Group Staff Conference, featuring leading figures in education, providing insights, inspiration, and sessions tailored for all roles.
• The Annual Awards for Excellence, recognising and celebrating outstanding contributions from staff across the group.
• A Biannual Group Christmas Party, where employees from across the entire organisation come together to celebrate achievements and connect socially.

Career Progression and Community

With a diverse network of schools and nurseries, Dukes provides ample opportunities for career growth and mobility.

Why Choose Dukes Education?

At Dukes, your career is part of something bigger. It’s not just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, collaborate, and join a community that celebrates success and supports your personal and professional journey. With shared values, exceptional resources, ongoing training, and a commitment to wellbeing, Dukes Education is an ideal place to thrive and make a lasting impact.

A message from our Founder

“In 2015, I founded Dukes Education. The beginning of the Dukes Education story is simple. I wanted to do something I love, and I love developing young people.

I’ve been inspired by many individuals throughout my involvement in finance, the military, and sport. Growing up with dyslexia meant I had to find my own way to succeed – but the encouragement and support of my family and school was crucial. I wanted to give others the chance to be successful against the odds and in the face of obstacles.

On every publication, email, or letter from Dukes Education, you will see a small crown next to our name. When Dukes Education began, we decided to use a sign that expressed everything we wanted the company to be. The Dukes Education crown symbolises our ambition to be at the absolute top of the education sector – a mark of recognised quality. It also symbolises the ambition of our students and parents. They come to us for schooling, guidance, and expertise because, in their own way, they want to build a ‘crown’ of achievement themselves. Our mission is to be the best at helping them to do this. Everything we do at Dukes Education is driven by a strong desire to nurture young people so they can achieve their true potential.

I am so excited for our future. We are in a privileged position: we have a unique opportunity to create dreams and inspire excellence in our students. Only time will tell what lies ahead but we will continue to evolve and have fun while we create and inspire!

Welcome to Dukes Education.

Each of our schools and organisations is different and brilliant in its own way. We love this about them and encourage this independence. But we’re also a team. We come together to learn from each other and get better at what we do.”

Aatif Hassan, Founder, Dukes Education

We take staff wellbeing seriously and do all we can to help you settle in and feel part of the team. We currently offer the following benefits:

Academic staff 

• New members of teaching staff are allocated a mentor at the start of their employment as part of their induction.
• ECTs are fully supported in an induction year programme that follows the standards laid down by the Department of Education and Independent Schools Teaching Induction Panel (ISTIP).
• All staff are encouraged to identify their professional development needs and we offer regular, professional INSET days.
• A generous amount of non-contact time is given for lesson planning.

All staff

• We offer multiple learning and development opportunities within and without Dukes, including financial support for postgraduate study.
• We are part of SMART pension scheme – a contributory pension scheme for all staff.
• Free lunches, tea and coffee.
• Christmas closure.
• School fees reductions.
• Staff wellbeing activities and initiatives.

In addition, as part of Dukes Education, we also currently offer the following for all staff:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to London Park Schools. An executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.

The closing date for applications is 7 December 2025.

Applications should consist of:

• A completed application form.
• A covering letter (2 pages of A4) outlining your motivation and details of how you meet the qualifications, skills and experience criteria of the person specification.
• Please include a copy of your CV including details of two referees, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted.

Should you wish to discuss further details about the role in strict confidence, please get in touch with Hayley Mintern at hayley.mintern@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7596 954 387 or Aino Betts at aino.betts@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0)7743 934 723.