Deputy Head of Secondary (Academics)

Reach British School is seeking to appoint outstanding, enthusiastic, adaptable and dedicated Deputy Head (Academics) of Secondary.

The successful candidate will be skilled in positive behavior management and enhance student voice by working effectively through others to ensure a consistent whole school approach. The successful candidate will also be able to understand how to negotiate without negatively impacting standards and be able to problem solve. Further building teamwork and a sense of belonging will be critical. Some specific responsibilities will include:

A. Line Management: Line management of the heads of department and NPQ(LT) candidates and academic teams.

B. Curriculum Planning: Ensure that a cohesive and consistent curriculum and planning (LTP, MTP and STPs) are in place that meets the requirements of the students from both a local and international perspective and ensure that all Heads of Department and academic staff have relevant curriculum documents and resources. :

C. Data Management: Ensure effective and ongoing oversight and management of the school’s internal and external data tracking, stories and reporting in conjunction with the Deputy Head (Data and Systems) and lead on the CPD of staff members on the effective implementation of such data in their teaching and learning.

D. AMAR: Support the Principal in ensuring the timely publication and implementation of the AMAR including timelines and communication.

E. CPD Schedule: Support the DH TLW in the creation, development and delivery of the school’s CPD schedule.

F. Procurement: Support the CLT in overseeing of Timelines, implementation and management resources

G. Timetable: Support the CLT in the timely production and dissemination of the school’s timetable ensuring, as far as is reasonably possible, that all student and staff needs are met.

H. Enrichment: Lead and oversee the design, implementation and ongoing QA of the school’s enrichment program.

I. Cover: Organize and communicate all daily cover in line with staff optimization model

J. Staff Optimization model: Produce and maintain the school’s staff optimization model on a daily basis and use this to inform daily cover.

K. Duty Rota: Ensure, where appropriate, that a clear and fair staff duty Rota is consistently implemented and systematically monitored and reviewed for continuous improvement to ensure the safety of all children at all times.

L. Future Pathways/Career Guidance: Ensure a robust and career guidance program, including the effective use of the school’s career program (Unifrog) is calendared and regularly shared in a timely manner with students, form tutors and parents.

M. PSHE/Global perspectives: Ensure the school’s commitment to a broad curriculum, pastoral and safeguarding priorities are supported through a highly effective program of PSHE/Global perspectives during pastoral lessons.

N. Premises & Learning Environment: Ensure the overall continuous maintenance and development of the school’s learning environment including classrooms and shared corridor and other spaces in line with the school’s vision, driver and values and in order to maximise student motivation

O. Resources & Procurement: Support the Head of School in producing a robust and systematic review of resources through staff collaboration and consultation to ensure resource needs are planned for and communicated to CLT in a timely manner.

P. Departmental Meetings and CPD (Curriculum): Ensure the timely production, continuous revision and implementation of departmental meetings and CPD schedule reflective of staff needs and informed by whole school priorities

Q. Educational Visits: Ensure the timely planning and communication of engaging academic, behaviour and reward orientated visits for all students by ensuring the school's calendar, transport arrangements, parental information including any costs, and most importantly, careful and bespoke risk assessments are carried out without exception.

R. Year 9 Options: Ensure a robust year 9 options process including excellent communication with students, form tutors and parents is implemented in the lead up to year 9 (through presentations and meetings with Year  7 and 8 students and parents) in order to maximise student engagement and retention.

S. HW Policy and Schedule: Ensure the timely publication of a balanced HW schedule in line with the school’s HW policy is consistently implemented, without any exceptions, for all year groups through the careful and systematic monitoring and evaluation of HW on a weekly basis.

T. Cover: Ensure that a transparent and equitable cover rota and allocation is consistently implemented across the school so that effective learning can continue at all times.

Reach British School opened in 2012. We are part of International School’s Partnership (ISP), which have 82 schools around the world. We offer the National Curriculum for England to ages 3 to 18. We are a school which continues to grow with over 1862 students from over 70 nationalities.

As a school of choice, our amazing teachers facilitate the learning of the students in their care, developing as confident risk takers and planning carefully to ensure all students make good progress through an enquiry and innovative opportunities. Our amazing facilities include computer suites, innovation rooms, science labs, an extensive multipurpose gym for PE as well as our swimming pool. 

We are very interested to receive applications from passionate practitioners, who want to make a difference. A willingness to develop as resilient practitioners who see every day as a learning day.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate in their application or at interview:

• A minimum of 2 Years leadership Experience either in the UK or in a British Curriculum school.

• Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and current assessment practices 

• Experience of using data systems, student tracking, intervention, Target Setting, Assessment, Recording & Reporting

• A desire to be outstanding in teaching and learning

• Capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing learning environments and innovation skills

• Confidence in using IT to motivate and extend students’ learning experiences

• Prepared to establish strong partnerships with our parent, enabling our students to succeed

• To collaborate and support whole school initiatives and the school improvement cycle

Package Details:

• Competitive salary (tax free)

• An initial two-year contract (renewable by mutual consent)

• Furnished Accommodation 

• Medical insurance cover

• End of service gratuity

• Visa arranged by the school

• Other benefits according to experience

Closing date for applications Thursday 27 June 2024 however interviews may take place ahead of this date so an early application is advantageous. Please provide the details of 3 referees with your application. 

Reach British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates and post holders are subject to appropriate International Criminal and Child Protection Background Checks or equivalent, covering the previous 10 years of employment history. Reach British School recruit teachers in several ways including direct application to the school and through international teacher recruitment agencies and organizations.

While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.