Deputy Head (Academic)

John Whitgift Foundation; Croydon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Croydon is seeking a Deputy Head (Academic) to play a pivotal role in the strategic development of the school. The successful candidate will lead the academic team, contribute to the overall strategy, and ensure high academic standards. This role requires proven leadership abilities and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a high performing academic team.
• Proven track record of achieving sustainable improvements.
• Ability to contribute positively to whole school strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the academic life of the School.
• Contribute to the overall strategic development of the school.
• Manage the Senior Academic Team.

Skills

Leadership of high performing team

Sustainable improvement experience

Job description

Overview

The next Deputy Head (Academic) will play a pivotal role in the strategic development of Whitgift School and particularly the academic strand of its plans, alongside the Headmaster and the rest of the Executive Team. The Deputy Head (Academic) is a major strategic position within the School's leadership structure and the successful candidate will be expected to lead and develop the academic life of the School, as well as contribute positively to whole school strategy. The appointee will report to the Headmaster and lead and line manage the Senior Academic Team which comprises the Deputy Head (Academic) and four members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will likely be able to draw on experience of leading a high performing team, having demonstrably achieved sustainable improvement within a department, and perhaps at a larger scale.
• An outstanding individual is sought to be Deputy Head (Academic) at one of the UK's leading boys' schools.

About Whitgift

Whitgift is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys, with approximately 1500 students including over one hundred full and flexi boarders. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. Firmly committed to holistic endeavour, Whitgift enjoys an unparalleled reputation for delivering a genuine combination of academic excellence and all-round achievement. The co-curricular programme - which provides every one of its students with an exceptional range of clubs and societies across academic departments and beyond - was recognised by ISI in our recent inspection as a "significant strength". We believe in breadth and depth of opportunity, high aspiration, and a "can-do" and engaged attitude: key ingredients for preparing the young people in our care brilliantly for the rest of their lives.

Equality, Safeguarding and Diversity

Whitgift is proud to be an inclusive equal opportunity employer. Whitgift employs and welcomes all applicants regardless of race, religion, colour, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Whitgift actively looks to increase its staff diversity in all appointments. Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and online media checks (including personal, professional and other online activities).

Additional Information

Whitgift is an outstanding independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10 to 18. Successive inspections have ranked Whitgift amongst Britain's finest schools. Whitgift is one of Britain's leading independent day and boarding schools, based in 45-acres of beautiful parkland in Surrey. Whitgift is an exceptionally innovative and dynamic school, enhancing the opportunities available to our 1520 students. A Whitgift education is a unique and exceptionally tailor-made, offering a variety of pathways to qualifications which include A Level and the IB. Exchanges, visits and scholarship programmes are in place with more than 25 countries worldwide. Whitgift is regularly ranked amongst the country\'s top schools for achievement; new records are regularly set.