Junior School Deputy Head — Strategic Leader & Ops

ISC group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s College School in London seeks a deputy head for the junior school who will be the headmaster’s principal deputy and drive leadership, organisation and day-to-day operations. The role requires exceptional judgment, energy and the ability to relate well to pupils, staff, parents and colleagues across the school.

The deputy head deputises for the headmaster when required and works with assistant heads to ensure coherent and effective operation, with a contribution to wider co-curricular

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience in a high-performing school.
• Outstanding organisational ability with capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong record of coordinating school-wide processes and delivering on time.
• Excellent judgement and confidence to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Very strong work ethic, reliability and attention to detail.
• Ability to deputise for the headmaster and represent the school in senior forums.
• Commitment to collaboration and collective responsibility.
• Commitment to the ethos and wellbeing of junior school pupils.

Responsibilities

• Deputise fully for the headmaster when required.
• Coordinate across academic, pastoral, co-curricular and operational activity.
• Lead and support senior leadership teams and deputies.
• Contribute actively to the wider co-curricular life of the school.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and colleagues.

Job description

King’s College School in London seeks a deputy head for the junior school who will be the headmaster’s principal deputy and drive leadership, organisation and day-to-day operations. The role requires exceptional judgment, energy and the ability to relate well to pupils, staff, parents and colleagues across the school.

The deputy head deputises for the headmaster when required and works with assistant heads to ensure coherent and effective operation, with a contribution to wider co-curricular