Deputy Head (Academic)

International Schools Today; Warwick; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

King's High School seeks an outstanding Deputy Head (Academic) to lead the academic life of the school and uphold high standards from September 2027.

The successful candidate will demonstrate integrity, kindness, patience, creative thinking, and strong communication and teamwork, with the ability to listen and build capacity in others, inspiring staff and pupils alike.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026; Interview Date: Week commencing 30th November 2026.

Qualifications

• Integrity, kindness, patience and creative thinking are valued attributes.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to listen and build capacity in others is important.

Responsibilities

• Oversee academic life and standards of the school.
• Lead and inspire both staff and pupils toward excellence.
• May take on additional responsibilities as requested by the Head.

Skills

Integrity

Kindness

Patience

Creative thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Listening

Capacity building

Job description

King's High School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Deputy Head (Academic) to support in leading King's High School.

Our current Deputy Head (Academic), has been appointed to be the next Head of King’s High School. We are therefore seeking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head (Academic) from September 2027. The Deputy Head (Academic) has overall responsibility for the academic life of the school, and the academic standards in the school, promoting excellence amongst pupils and staff. The key areas of responsibility and duties attached to this position are set out in the job description held in the applicant information pack. However the list is not exhaustive, and the Deputy Head (Academic) may be expected to assume additional responsibilities as reasonable requested by the Head.

The key personal attributes the successful candidate will embody includes integrity, kindness, patience, creative thinking, communication and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to listen and build skills and capacity in others. The role will ideally suit an experienced middle or senior leader who can demonstrate outstanding academic credentials, alignment with the values of King's High School, a commitment to pupil flourishing, and a proven ability to lead and inspire both staff and pupils.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 30th November 2026