Deputy Head (Academic)

Wellington College; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Deputy Head (Academic) to join their Executive Leadership Team. This pivotal role involves shaping academic strategy, inspiring a culture of scholarship, and overseeing curriculum developments for a diverse pupil body. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to educational excellence, aligning with the institution's core values of Kindness, Respect, Courage, Integrity, and Responsibility. Applications are invited from visionary and energetic individuals passionate about the future of education.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership within an educational institution.
• Demonstrated commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Strong track record in curriculum and academic strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic strategy and inspire scholarship.
• Develop exciting curriculum changes for pupils.
• Contribute to national conversations about teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Vision and creativity

Commitment to educational excellence

Communication

Job description

Deputy Head (Academic)

Wellington College seeks an exceptional academic leader to join its Executive Leadership Team as Deputy Head (Academic). This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a leading, forward‑thinking school at an exciting time in the College's history.

Set within 400 acres of Berkshire parkland, Wellington College combines heritage with innovation to deliver a transformative education for 1,170 pupils aged 13-18. Academic excellence is central to the College's philosophy, but education is defined by a lasting commitment to curiosity, creativity, and courage.

As Deputy Head, you will lead the academic strategy, inspire scholarship, and help create exciting curriculum developments that prepare pupils for an ever‑changing world.

Wellington College welcomes applications from ambitious and imaginative individuals who share its commitment to educational excellence and the values of Kindness, Respect, Courage, Integrity, and Responsibility. We seek an individual who will bring vision, energy, and intellectual curiosity to this pivotal role, building on a strong foundation of academic excellence and contributing to the national conversation around teaching and learning as championed by the annual Festival of Education.

Further information about Wellington College can be found at https://www.wellingtoncollege.org.uk/ and a candidate brief can be downloaded from https://www.odgers.com/en-gb/opportunities/?r=0#AssignDetail.aspx?guid=95212

Covering letters and CVs should be sent by 9.00am GMT on Monday 2 February to Freddie Dennis at Odgers Berndtson.

Wellington College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.