OverviewWe are seeking an outstanding Deputy Head to join the senior leadership team of our co-educational prep and pre-prep school. Working closely with the Head and the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Head will play a pivotal role in the operational leadership and strategic planning of the school, ensuring that robust systems and effective organisation underpin the highest standards of educational provision.
Responsibilities
Lead operational planning, including responsibility for timetabling and staffing deployment across pre‐prep and prep.
Ensure the smooth day‐to‐day running of the school, responding effectively to change and enabling staff to deliver a calm, well‐organised and purposeful learning environment.
Contribute to whole‐school strategic development, translating the school's vision into practical, efficient operational practice.
Work collaboratively with senior colleagues to support compliance, safeguarding and inspection readiness, ensuring systems and structures consistently support pupils' wellbeing and progress.
Support and develop staff, promote consistency and high standards across pre‐prep and prep, and contribute to self‐evaluation and inspection readiness.
Oversee key operational systems, ensuring structures, staffing and organisation consistently support excellent outcomes for pupils.
Demonstrate a highly organised, approachable and values‐driven leadership style with excellent communication skills to support educational quality.
Build strong relationships with pupils, staff and parents, and participate actively in the wider life of the school.
Qualifications and Experience
Senior leadership experience within a prep or pre‐prep setting.
Proven ability to manage complex logistics and a clear commitment to safeguarding and the wider life of the school.
Safeguarding and ComplianceThe school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The health, safety and well‐being of all our pupils are of paramount importance. We expect all employees to mirror and demonstrate this commitment and to promote an environment where children feel welcomed, safe, valued and respected.
To ensure safeguarding compliance, the school will undertake necessary vetting checks, including an enhanced DBS check, internet checks, teaching prohibition checks, references, right to work in the UK and medical fitness.
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Independent Schools Association (ISA) Recruitment Team
