Assistant Head (Academic) - September 2024

Location

Marylebone, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Head (Academic)

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 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.

This role will form a part of the Senior Management Team of the School. The Assistant Head (Academic) works closely with others on the Academic Team – Assistant Head (Operations) and The Head of Teaching and Learning.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should possess the following experience, qualifications and qualities:

• Enormous energy and commitment for the post and the ability to work in harmony with colleagues;
• Experience at teaching to Common Entrance and Senior School Scholarship level is preferable;
• Experience of organising and supporting colleagues;
• Experience of middle and/or senior management;
• 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;

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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