The Deputy Head (Academic) is a member of the Core Leadership Group (CLG) and wider Senior Management Team (SMT). Reporting directly to the Principal Deputy Head (Head of School), s/he will work very closely with him, and with the other members of the CLG to deliver the School's vision and mission. As a Deputy Head, the postholder will be required to deputise for the Head of School and the Headmaster as required.
The Deputy Head (Academic) has responsibility to the Headmaster for the design and implementation of the School's academic curriculum, and for the academic progress and outcomes of all pupils. S/he reports directly to the Principal Deputy Head (Head of School) and provides strategic leadership for, and day to day management of the team of curriculum senior and middle managers, including the Director of Pupil Progress, the Examinations Officer and heads of departments.
General Responsibilities:
* Core Leadership Group (CLG): To be a member of the CLG - the most senior executive leadership and management group in the school.
* Safeguarding: To safeguard all pupils and children associated with the activities of the school, in accordance with the school's Safeguarding-related policies and procedures.
* Role: To act as a deputy to the Head of School and the Headmaster, fulfilling relevant responsibilities in their absence.
Specific Responsibilities:
* Teaching and Learning: Curriculum design and policy, room allocations and bookings, academic progress, staff appointment and development, staff handbook.
* Academic and supervision timetable: School timetable, pupil-supervision staffing timetable.
* Homework: Homework policy and timetable, systems for setting, recording and communicating homework.
* Public Examinations and Assessment: Arrangements for examinations and formal assessment, publication of results and analysis of examination results.
* Management Information System (MIS): Use and development of the MIS, especially relating to the delivery of the academic curriculum and to pupil progress.
* Careers: Careers guidance and pupil destinations.
* Staff Oversight and support: Director of Pupil Progress, Heads of Departments, Cover Manager, Examinations Officer, Head of Sixth Form, Head of Senior Years, Head of Middle Years, Head of Junior Years.
Located south of Farnham on the beautiful Surrey and Hampshire border, More House School is an independent boarding and day school for more than 500 boys aged 8 to 18, delivering a broad and rich mainstream, academic curriculum across key stages 2, 3, 4 and 5, including GCSE, A' Level, BTec and university entrance.
The Governors and Headmaster now seek an inspirational leader who, supported by senior colleagues, will drive our culture of collaboration and high-aspiration, taking a leading role in shaping the School's forward approach to inclusive and empowering teaching and learning.
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
* Substantial professional experience of middle or senior management within a school or other educational environment.
* Experience of departmental and organisational self-evaluation, mapping against compliance standards or inspection grade criteria.
Desirable:
* Post-graduate or other further study relevant to teaching and learning, educational management, or special educational needs.
* Experience of leading projects involving colleagues to deliver sustainable organisational improvement.
* Experience of designing improvement plans informed by self-evaluation or external audit.
* Experience of presenting to large audiences, whether groups of pupils, colleagues, parents, or external to the organisation.
* Experience of preparing for, and engaging with school inspection, whether ISI or Ofsted, having responsibility for specific aspects of the school's provision.
Benefits:
* Pension (defined contribution scheme with employer's contribution at 21.3% including Death In Service and Income Protection benefits).
* Sick-pay.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Parking - free on-campus parking within the School's beautiful grounds.
* Meals - excellent meals whilst working, at no cost in the School's refectory.
* Fitness gym - free use of the School's fitness gym facilities.
* Comprehensive induction programme offered, and ongoing professional development supported through INSET days and training opportunities.
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