Deputy Head Academic & Innovation

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join Wimbledon High, and help to lead our school into its next chapter.

As Deputy Head (Academic and Innovation) you would already be an exceptional and ambitious leader, looking to become a member of an energetic, close-knit and visionary Senior Leadership and Management Team who find themselves fortunate enough to work with some of the most committed educators in the country and a student body of engaged, scholarly and grounded girls and young women.

You will play a key role in the development of teaching and learning, educational technology, and the curriculum and super-curriculum at Wimbledon High School, implementing a strategic vision that prioritises student progress, experiences and outcomes.

To achieve this, you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of the school’s Strategic Development Plan
• Lead policy development and implementation in academic areas to meet the school’s developing needs
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning in each classroom are maintained and that new pedagogical developments are explored
• Contribute to the development of our innovative, bespoke and inspiring Continuing Professional Development programme across both the Senior and Junior school

Your work will help to ensure Wimbledon's academic provision remains at the forefront of girls' education, whilst cultivating a curriculum that harnesses our students’ intellectual curiosity and natural capabilities, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed.

You will be a strong and visionary leader with a proven track record in academic leadership in schools and a demonstrable passion for scholarship, learning and academia. You will possess extensive experience within an academic leadership role (ideally at a senior level), along with experience of leading whole-school cultural change in academic delivery. In addition to this, you will demonstrate a deep understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and best practices, as well as knowledge of education technology and innovation.

About the School

Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our 'playful scholarship' approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.

Benefits

As part of the Girls' Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan (Details from: https://workplace.aviva.co.uk/gdst/)
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and an application form please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 10th February 2025.

First round interviews will take place on Thursday 27th February 2025.

Final round interviews will take place on Tuesday 4th March 2025.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening including online searches will apply to this post.