Deputy Head - September 2024

Location

Marylebone, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Head

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

WETHERBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL MARYLEBONE – W1

Wetherby Preparatory School is one of London’s leading prep schools, regularly sending boys to the top day and boarding schools in the country. The School enjoys a heavily oversubscribed intake at 7+ and 8+ and a strong reputation with its parents and wider prep and senior school community. The successful candidate will contribute to the next stage of the School’s development and help to facilitate and maximise the opportunities afforded by the expansion to the next-door building and continued development of Wetherby Sports Ground.

Boys’ School (7 – 13 years, 380 on roll). Independent Preparatory (IAPS)

Wetherby Preparatory School is recruiting for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Deputy Head from September 2024.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The post holder will be required to:

• Represent the School in the absence of the Headmaster;
• See Prospective Parents and present the school in a positive manner;
• See Current Parents and deal suitably and positively with any issues raised;
• Oversee, in conjunction with the SMT, the teaching of all subjects throughout the school; 
• Contribute to the day to day running and administration of the school, having regard to the quality of its pastoral, academic and extra-curricular life;
• Have a day to day concern for the appearance and tone of the school, including particularly the behaviour, discipline and attitude of the pupils;
• Undertake all teaching, administrative and leadership tasks as are delegated by the Headmaster;
• Co-ordinate staff induction, including ECTs, as well as all staff CDP;
• As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you would be responsible for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety); 
• Ensure the smooth running of all School events, such as Prize Giving, the Carol Service, Open Days and Parents’ Evenings;
• Assist in the production of all policy documents;
• To contribute to and participate in the recruitment of new teaching staff as required by the Headmaster. 
• Liaise with Assistant Heads/Heads of Year, Form Tutors and Class Teachers regarding pastoral and academic matters;
• Have responsibility for sustaining and promoting the ethos, dedication and morale of the Staff Room;
• Abide by the objectives and targets of the school, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance of relevant records;
• Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the school’s core values.
  

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Enormous energy and commitment for the post and the ability to work in harmony with colleagues;
• Experience at teaching to Common Entrance and Scholarship level is preferable;
• Experience of organising and supporting colleagues;
• A university degree and/or recognised teaching qualification;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Good health and an excellent record of attendance;
• Sympathy with, and a readiness to support, the school’s educational ethos;
• A suitable knowledge of all pertinent computer skills and an ability to use computers as a teaching resource and for school and personal administration;
• A good sense of humour.

Please note that the position may close prior to the closing date, if we find a suitable candidate before this date.

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