Deputy Head Academic

SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent day school for girls in Camden Town is seeking a Deputy Head Academic to join its Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role involves implementing the school's strategic vision, enhancing academic standards, and leading the Academic team. The ideal candidate will inspire a culture of curiosity for learning and support pupil outcomes. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered, including professional development opportunities and discounts for children at GDST schools.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free school lunches

Financial guidance and support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within an educational context.
• Ability to inspire and manage a team of educators.
• Strong understanding of curriculum and educational standards.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head to implement strategic vision.
• Lead the Academic team and drive forward academic developments.
• Enhance academic standards and support pupil outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision implementation

Curriculum development

Educational technology

Team management

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed, and inspirational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team at Sydenham High School as Deputy Head Academic. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the school's future and to build on the momentum of our recent excellent academic results.

As Deputy Head Academic, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role, working closely with the Head to implement the school's ambitious strategic vision, while further enhancing the academic standards of the school. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in all matters relating to teaching and learning, educational technology and curriculum, encouraging an ambitious culture of curiosity for learning for both staff and pupils.

Leading and managing the Academic team, including Heads of Department, you will drive forward developments in school which will support pupil outcomes and instil pride and achievement in teaching colleagues. We are looking for a dynamic leader to take overall responsibility for the Academic focus of the school, inspiring a team of dedicated teachers within a culture of innovation, enrichment and achievement in teaching and learning.

About Sydenham High School

Established in 1887, Sydenham High is an independent day school for girls aged 4-18 with over 720 pupils. The school is part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the leading and largest group of independent girls' schools in the UK.

Sydenham High is a selective school with a mission to ensure that every girl reaches her full academic potential. Our rich and diverse curriculum, with a full range of subjects as well as excellent enrichment provision outside of lessons, enables our students to develop the skills and personal attributes to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of an ever-changing society.

We are ambitious and forward thinking, looking to ensure our school continues to offer an outstanding education to our young people as well as the very best in pastoral care. Tolerance and mutual respect are a cornerstone of our ethos alongside an education which delivers a contemporary, innovative understanding of what it means to educate the 'whole child'.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and a strong professional development programme. These benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free school lunches
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools