Deputy Headteacher: Strategic Leadership for Wellbeing

Berkhamsted School; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Berkhamsted School is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Head to work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Management Team. The post holder will lead on pastoral care, safeguarding, pupil development and key school operations, ensuring high standards across boys' education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication and robust organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and influence across teams to support academic progress and

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic oversight of pastoral care and safeguarding.
• Understanding of boys’ education and adolescent wellbeing.
• Ability to drive academic progress and wellbeing through robust governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day school operations and continue strategic development.
• Oversee pastoral care, behaviour, safeguarding and pupil development.
• Collaborate with Headteacher and Senior Management Team to shape school policy and practice.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Pastoral care

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Master's in Education Leadership

Job description

Berkhamsted School is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Head to work closely with the Headteacher and Senior Management Team. The post holder will lead on pastoral care, safeguarding, pupil development and key school operations, ensuring high standards across boys' education.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication and robust organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex situations and influence across teams to support academic progress and