Deputy Head of Academic Excellence

Old Swinford Hospital; Stourbridge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Boarding allowance

Family house

Job summary

Old Swinford Hospital seeks an outstanding Deputy Head (Academic) to lead academic provision, curriculum planning and student outcomes across the School. You will work with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to set high standards and drive excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship.

The role demands strategic vision, emotional intelligence and the ability to empower a dedicated teaching team, including Heads of Departments and whole-school initiatives, with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a track record of academic leadership.
• Experience leading curriculum development and improving student outcomes.
• Proven leadership skills with senior or middle management experience.
• Ability to analyse performance data and set targets.
• Proficient in using digital technology for teaching and learning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong team-working and organisational skills.
• Strategic thinker with ability to lead change.
• Commitment to boarding school ethos and wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across the School's academic provision and student outcomes.
• Drive curriculum planning, teaching, learning and assessment at scale.
• Support Heads of Departments and hold them accountable.
• Contribute to strategic development and new ideas for the School's future.
• Lead whole-school initiatives, including digital technology.
• Be a visible, inspiring presence within the School.

Skills

Academic leadership

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Digital technology in teaching

Communication skills

Teamworking

Strategic vision

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Boarding school experience

Committee leadership

Job description

Old Swinford Hospital seeks an outstanding Deputy Head (Academic) to lead academic provision, curriculum planning and student outcomes across the School. You will work with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to set high standards and drive excellence in teaching, learning and scholarship.

The role demands strategic vision, emotional intelligence and the ability to empower a dedicated teaching team, including Heads of Departments and whole-school initiatives, with a strong commitment to