Full-time, permanent, non-residential position for January 2026 or April 2026 – for the right candidate, a September 2026 start may be possible.
The Headmaster and governors invite applications from ambitious and highly experienced senior or middle leaders for the post of Deputy Head (Academic), assuming leadership and responsibility for all aspects of the school’s academic curriculum, pupils’ academic progress and achievement, and their progression beyond the school.
Our staff are committed and inspirational, transforming the futures of pupils with literacy and language-related additional challenges, by empowering them.
Our School Values are: Kindness – Spirit - Responsibility
The School:
Nationally celebrated, More House School provides an exceptional, mainstream education for intelligent boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and weakness in their developmental language skills. Providing a transformative education repeatedly recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13. Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and ‘A’ Level, above the national averages. A majority progress to university.
The Academic Curriculum:
The academic curriculum is designed to expose pupils to as broad as possible a range of academic and vocational learning experiences which promote pupils’ understanding of themselves and of their natural aptitudes, awareness of society and the world, and the acquisition of knowledge and skills which enable them to be successful and to progress to an aspirational future. The principle of a wide and empowering curriculum delivered through genuinely inclusive classroom teaching extends across all age-groups. All pupils are prepared for, and study a breadth of GCSEs and equivalent Level 2 BTEC qualifications. In Years Ten and Eleven, every pupil studies a minimum of five GCSE or equivalent courses, although the majority of students study seven or eight, and some study more.
For more information, please visit our website for the full job description: https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies/permanent-full-time-deputy-head-academic
About this post:
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. The Deputy Head (Academic) is supported by a full-time, dedicated Academic Administrator.
The postholder will also deputise for the Head of School and Headmaster as required and be a member of both the Core Leadership Group (CLG) and the wider Senior Management Team (SMT). Chaired by the Headmaster, the CLG comprises the Principal Deputy Head (Head of School), the Deputy Head (Academic), the Deputy Head (Head of Residential), the Assistant Head (Pastoral), the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of the Learning Development Centre, and is the most senior decision-making body within the executive. The postholder will meet regularly with the governors’ Teaching, Learning and Therapy Committee, together with other senior colleagues.
For more information, please visit our website for the full job description: https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies/permanent-full-time-deputy-head-academic
Person Specification
Person specification can be found on our website
https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-vacancies/permanent-full-time-deputy-head-academic
Hours:
7.30am until 4.30pm four days a week during term-time and 7.30am until 5.30pm one day a week (Mondays) during term-time (this later time is a requirement only during the first three terms, for the purpose of new-staff induction, although it is recognised that the seniority and breadth of responsibility of the post means that opportunities to meet with colleagues after the school day can be extremely valuable).
There is no Saturday provision other than for the very few full-boarders, and there is no requirement for teaching staff to attend school during the weekend, other than once a year, for Founder’s Day. School open days typically take place during the normal working week; not at weekends.
Note: academic terms are typically shorter than those in the state-maintained sector, and school holidays are therefore significantly longer. The teaching day starts with form-time at 8.30am with day-pupils arriving from soon after 8am. The teaching day finishes at 4.20pm, with after-school clubs and activities continuing until 5.30pm, which is the latest time ordinarily when day-boys go home.
Attendance on GCSE and A’ Level pre-release and results days to ensure the smooth running of necessary functions and the best experiences of pupils and their families, and of staff. Attendance at school events outside these hours from time to time, as well as In-Service Training (INSET) days towards the beginning or end of school holidays.
Remuneration and support:
* Annual salary, paid in monthly instalments: extremely competitive recognising the seniority of the post, and in accordance with qualifications, experience and recognised skills;
* Pension (defined contribution scheme with employer’s contribution at 21.3% including Death In Service and Income Protection benefits) – there is a different option: eligible employees may choose to be in membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) but make up the difference in employer’s contribution from a cap of 21.3% to the TPS requirement, through adjustment in salary – further information is available;
* 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.
Safeguarding:
This role is deemed to be one of working in regulated activity, meaning that the post-holder may expect to come into unsupervised contact with children and young people frequently in the discharge of their duties on-campus. As such, the expectations of conduct, required of all adults working at More House School, apply to this position, as does a full Safer-Recruitment vetting process of any appointee. A key responsibility of all adults working within the School is that of ensuring the effective safeguarding of all children and young people, through adherence to the School’s policies; full training is given.
To Apply:
Please visit our website and complete the online application form More House School – Teacher and Therapeutic Staff Application Form.
https://www.morehouseschool.co.uk/vacancies/teaching-and-therapeutic-staff-application-form
Interested candidates are welcome to make an appointment to visit the school for an informal visit in order to learn more about the role and setting.
NB – if shortlisted you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview at the school at your own expense.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th October 2025
Interviews expected to be held on: Monday 13th and Tuesday 14th October 2025
The School reserves the right to interview appropriate candidates in advance of the above-named dates, and to appoint. Interested candidates are therefore strongly urged to submit their application as soon as possible.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance and the receipt of satisfactory references before a formal job offer is confirmed.
More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Farnham GU10 3AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
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