Deputy Head (Academic)

We are looking to appoint an outstanding  Deputy Head (Academic) for April or September 2025 

Would you like the opportunity to join the senior leadership team of a highly regarded Surrey preparatory school?     

We are a highly successful Surrey prep school, providing all-round education and development enabling our pupils to achieve excellent outcomes, in terms of high exam results, entry to fine senior schools, scholarships and awards and, most importantly of all, rounded characters, capability and confidence as young men with the world at their feet.  Set on a private estate near Kingston, you will be close to Richmond Park and the River Thames, yet within short travelling distance into central London.     

You will be responsible for developing and managing all aspects of teaching and learning as well as the curriculum to ensure these are in line with the school’s aims and reflect the changing landscape of preparatory education.   

The role holder will have significant leadership and curriculum management experience as well as proven experience in managing and enhancing assessment processes to drive higher achievement, together with strategic thinking and motivation to ensure that Rokeby continues to be an innovative, high achieving and ambitious learning environment.  

The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills with a view to driving the meaningful development of teaching professionals.  You will need to be able to lead all aspects of the teaching and learning life of the school, evaluating curriculum options and leading a performance culture of success and reflection for improved future practice. 

Salary according to Rokeby pay scale, which is substantially above the national scale, with outstanding training and CPD opportunities available. 

Closing date: 4pm on 27th January 2025 

We will be holding initial interviews by video conference for suitable applicants. Some of these may be held before the closing date.  

Please download an application form, job description and person specification from our website Vacancies - Rokeby School and discover the benefits of working at Rokeby School.  Alternatively, please email the HR Team at vacancies@rokeby.org.uk for an application pack.   

Applications to be sent to: vacancies@rokeby.org.uk    

Rokeby School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB Telephone: 020 8942 2247  

Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment.  In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure.   

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.     

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.   

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt.  Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.  

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