Overview
In this role you will lead the school's academic vision and strategy, shaping curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, and outcomes. You will work with the Headmaster and Senior Leadership Team to champion scholarship and academic excellence, ensuring pupils are challenged to fulfil their potential within the Catholic mission. The role combines strategic leadership with culture-building to extend opportunities and deepen the school’s impact for young men. This is a faith-driven, high-expectation leadership position at a historic, ambitious school.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for the academic vision, curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and outcomes
- Lead curriculum innovation to secure outstanding academic results
- Collaborate with Headmaster and SLT to promote high standards and a culture of achievement
- Articulate and advance the school's Catholic mission in academic work
- Foster high expectations, curiosity and student development
- Support school-wide initiatives to deepen mission and extend opportunities for pupils
Key requirements
- Practising Catholic with alignment to the school’s vision and values
- Strong educational leadership and strategic planning能力
- Experience in curriculum development and assessment for learning
- Ability to secure outstanding academic outcomes and foster a culture of achievement
- Capability to collaborate with senior leadership and broader school community
- visionary leadership
- strong communication
- collaboration
- curriculum innovation
- assessment and outcomes optimization
- educational leadership and governance
Deputy Head (Academic) in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Learning (NCL) is an excellent employer that values communication and creativity, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact the community's educational landscape. With a commitment to employee growth and development, NCL provides opportunities for skill enhancement while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Working at either the Heaton Centre or Westgate College, you will enjoy a dynamic atmosphere that prioritises the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that your role is both meaningful and rewarding.
