About Bosworth
Bosworth is a relatively small school of approximately 240 students, the majority of whom are boarders from overseas. Around thirty percent of the school's roll is made up of local day students who benefit from being at a school that is proudly international in character. We are in a growth phase, with the pupil roll increasing from just above 170 this time last year to 236 today. As a result of hard work, effort, and close collaboration of the school and the CATS Global marketing, admissions and sales teams, we have expanded our international pupil numbers and are targeting a greater share of the domestic local market. Even as a growing school, we pride ourselves on the individualised support we give to our students across all Key Stages; staff know students well, care deeply, and are committed to ensuring every student thrives and attains their very best.
About The Role
The Deputy Head works closely with the Head and with the members of the CATS Global Schools central teams in Finance, Marketing, Admissions, HR and Compliance. They will be responsible for, and accountable to, the Head in all matters relating to the operational running of the school on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
* Manage the quotidian operation of the School.
* Support the Head in setting and securing high expectations among students and staff in respect of academic, boarding, pastoral and other personal development and achievements.
* Deliver on operational and strategic objectives and projects, as agreed with the Head.
* Deputise in the Head's absence, assuming full operational responsibility for the School, its students and staff.
* Play a crucial role in the development and implementation of whole-school strategy and development.
* Work collaboratively and closely with the CGS central team members to ensure the smooth running and future flourishing of the school.
* Embody the school's values, and be among its principle champions and cheerleaders, promoting the school in the local community and further afield.
* Lead and line-manage members of the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring the effective delivery of strategic and operational objectives.
* Work with the members of the Senior Leadership Team to oversee teaching, learning, pastoral care, and boarding, supporting staff to achieve the highest standards.
* Oversee co-curricular, enrichment, and trips provision, ensuring breadth, balance and, of course, compliance.
* With the Head, manage recruitment, induction, and performance management of staff, working with HR to ensure compliance and professional growth.
* Oversee staff training and development to maintain excellent practice across the School.
* Support the Assistant Head Academic in their responsibility for the curriculum and timetable, ensuring efficient resourcing and effective delivery.
* Support student recruitment and maximise retention, harnessing the strength of our brand position in the local market and making the most of the CGS Global Sales team reach to continue to grow international numbers.
* Ensure preparation for ISI inspections, including key documentation (SEF, development plan etc.) as well as ensuring that the recommended next steps from previous inspections are a focus for development and improvement.
* Support the leadership of the pastoral and welfare provision, including safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, and PSHE/SMSC.
* Investigate complaints, disciplinary matters, and welfare concerns in partnership with relevant teams, and keep logs of these.
* Ensure positive communication with parents, agents, and external partners.
* Support the Head of Boarding in managing teams and ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards.
* Oversee operational checks, audits, and drills.
* Lead on whole-school self-evaluation, data analysis and record-keeping (academic outcomes, attendance, safeguarding logs, staff/pupil/parent surveys, parental complaints).
* Embody the school's ethos and be one of its key marketers at external events.
* Support retention and recruitment strategies, liaising with Head, central marketing team and the CGS Global Sales team.
* Promote a safe, professional, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
* Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and ensure a culture of respect and inclusivity.
* Contribute to whole-School policies, risk assessments, and strategic planning.
* Commit to personal professional development and actively engage in performance review.
* Be a visible, approachable presence across the whole school.
* Contribute positively to the aims and objectives of CATS Global Schools.
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