Deputy Head Operations and Behaviour - Repton Senior

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in the United Kingdom is seeking a Deputy Head Operations and Behaviour to join their senior management team. The role involves leading operational aspects of the school, ensuring standards of pupil behaviour, and contributing to safeguarding and school events. Ideal for experienced leaders or ambitious professionals aiming for headship. Attractive remuneration package and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Accommodation

Use of recreational facilities

Private healthcare

Commitment to CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within school environments.
• Ability to uphold high standards of pupil behaviour and discipline.
• Commitment to safeguarding and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational running of the School.
• Set and uphold standards of behaviour.
• Play key role in school events and safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

Deputy Head Operations and Behaviour - Repton Senior

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Deputy Head Operations and Behaviour - Repton Senior.

Location: Repton School

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Very attractive and commensurate with experience

Repton School seeks to appoint an exceptional individual to the role of Deputy Head: Operations and Behaviour, to join our Senior Management Team from September 2026.

This is a high-profile leadership position at one of the UK’s leading co-educational boarding and day schools. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Deputy Head to help lead the smooth operational running of the School, set and uphold high standards of pupil behaviour and discipline, and play a key role in safeguarding, compliance, and school events.

This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior leader - or an ambitious middle leader ready for their next step - to shape the tone of a thriving, ambitious, and forward-thinking school. It is also a role well suited to those aspiring to headship.

Repton is a school of over 1,000 pupils, rooted in heritage yet shaped by innovation. It occupies a beautiful campus in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside and forms the flagship of the Repton Family of Schools - an expanding global group of schools in the UK and internationally.

The School received a glowing ISI inspection report in 2024, with all standards met and sport recognised as a significant strength. Inspectors also praised the School’s skilled and committed teachers, its inclusive ethos, and its success in preparing pupils to achieve highly in public examinations and beyond.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including:

• A generous pension scheme (option to remain TPS or joined our defined contribution scheme (Avivia APTIS) at 22%)
• Accommodation
• Free use of Repton’s world-class recreational and sporting facilities
• Private healthcare (with family extension option)
• A strong commitment to CPD and professional growth

Applications should be submitted via the Repton Recruitment Hub:

Please include a covering letter and the names of two professional referees.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Gavin Turner, Principal Deputy Head at: [e-mail]

Due to the high number of applicants, it is not possible to respond to every application individually, therefore candidates will only be contacted if successful in the short-listing stage.

12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU