Job Description
Summary:
Join a school as a Deputy Headteacher and lead academic or pastoral excellence in a forward-thinking independent school.
About the School:
A school with a long history of academic excellence and a strong sense of community. It is consistently one of the top-performing co-educational independent schools in the country, with a focus on holistic development and high standards.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Deputy Headteacher to join the Senior School leadership team. This is a pivotal role in shaping academic or pastoral excellence, depending on the candidate’s strengths. The successful candidate will contribute to a supportive, high-achieving environment where students, staff, and the wider community thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the academic or pastoral programme, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision and values.
- Champion outstanding teaching, learning, and assessment practices.
- Analyse academic outcomes, progress, and value-added data to inform strategic decisions.
- Oversee behaviour, wellbeing, safeguarding, and pastoral systems.
- Line manage Heads of Faculty or Year, supporting professional development and performance.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and prepare for inspections and audits.
- Promote a culture of inclusion, innovation, and continuous improvement across the school.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Recognised teaching qualification (Degree plus PGCE or equivalent).
- Excellent classroom practice with experience teaching to advanced (A Level) standard.
- Significant leadership and management experience, including at least Head of Department level.
- Strong evidence of professional development in leadership and management.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams with strategic vision.
- High levels of emotional intelligence, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and pupil wellbeing.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a high workload.
- Commitment to inclusive education and a broad, balanced curriculum.
- Willingness to fully participate in the wider life of the school.
Preferred
- Experience in senior academic or pastoral leadership roles.
- Strong track record of improving academic outcomes or managing complex pastoral systems.
- Up-to-date knowledge of curriculum developments and public examinations.
- Experience with data analysis and whole-school performance tracking.
- Ability to lead academic inspection preparation or safeguarding initiatives.
- Experience in timetable construction and options processes.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous annual leave and professional development opportunities.
- Support for continuing professional development and leadership training.
- Access to a supportive, high-achieving and inclusive working environment.