Deputy Head (Academic)

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the academic life of one of London’s most successful co-educational day schools.

The Deputy Head (Academic) is appointed by the Governors and the Head and is responsible to the Head for the academic life of the school. The Deputy Head (Academic) will work closely with the newly-appointed Head, the Senior Deputy Head, Chief Operating Officer, and other senior staff in setting and leading our strategic direction, formulating and enacting school policy and overseeing the successful day-to-day running of the school – all to ensure an educational experience of the highest quality and purpose to benefit every pupil.

The school is highly sought after and we believe that we are in a strong position to meet the economic and political challenges of the coming years. At the same time, flexibility and creative thinking will be key to our ongoing success in a rapidly changing operating context. Consequently, this role offers the successful applicant the opportunity to use their imagination and drive to have a significant impact on the educational experience of our pupils and to shape the next chapter of the Bancroft’s story.

We offer a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, and have a commitment to supporting ongoing professional development for all of our staff.

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  

For further details and an application pack, please visit http://www.bancrofts.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/ or email: hr@bancrofts.org

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 5th November 2024.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to Bancroft’s School on either Monday 11th November 2024 or Wednesday 13th November 2024 for a full assessment day.

The final shortlist of candidates will be invited back to Bancroft’s School for a final interview during the week commencing Monday 18th November 2024.

Applications will be considered as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview early applicants should a suitable candidate apply.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.