Deputy Head of School
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7 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The ideal candidate is an experienced educator and leader who can balance daily school management with long-term improvement safeguarding academic excellence and strong community engagement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & School Management
Deputise for the Head of School and act as Acting Head when required.
Represent the school in internal and external engagements.
Ensure continuity of standards policies and strategic priorities.
2. School Improvement & Strategy
Contribute to strategic planning school self-evaluation and annual improvement goals.
Use data to identify gaps and drive interventions.
Lead or co-lead improvement projects.
3. Academic Quality & Teaching Standards
Monitor teaching quality conduct lesson observations and provide coaching.
Contribute to curriculum development and enrichment programmes.
Teach up to 2030% as needed.
4. Safeguarding Risk & Compliance
Lead safeguarding oversight and ensure full compliance.
Conduct daily readiness checks and ensure proper risk assessments.
Support crisis management and emergency procedures.
5. People Leadership
Line-manage assigned staff and coordinate appraisals coaching and CPD.
Lead staff briefings curriculum meetings and operational updates.
6. Recruitment & Professional Development
Participate in shortlisting interviewing onboarding and talent development.
7. Operational Oversight
Coordinate with Admissions IT Facilities Catering and HQ departments.
Oversee duty rosters cover schedules clubs trips and school events.
8. Parent & Staff Engagement
Act as first escalation point for parents and staff.
Promote a positive culture and wellbeing.
Conduct parent tours and support enrolment activities.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Education (Essential)
Minimum 5 years teaching experience with strong student outcomes
Prior leadership experience (Coordinator Deputy HoD etc.)
Experience with safeguarding and Health & Safety
International or bilingual school experience (Desirable)
Experience supporting school improvement or inspections (Desirable)
Skills & Competencies
Strong pedagogy curriculum and assessment knowledge
Skilled in data analysis and intervention planning
Excellent leadership coaching and communication skills
Strong organisational and time-management ability
Ability to engage parents and support admissions
Familiarity with MIS systems (OpenApply ManageBac etc.) is a plus
Personal Attributes
Approachable reliable and solutions-driven
Calm under pressure with strong resilience
Values-driven role model with a growth mindset
Internationally minded and culturally sensitive
Aspires to future Headship
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Housing benefit
- Relocation package
- Medical insurance
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
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