Deputy Head Academic (Prep)

DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC (PREP)

Permanent / Full-time

Competitive salary

Required for April 2025 or September 2025 for the right candidate

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to take an academic lead in one of the UK’s most successful independent girls’ schools. The Deputy Head Academic (Prep) reports directly to the Head of STAHS Prep and is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and operational running of academic life at the Prep School.

The successful candidate will be an excellent primary practitioner with previous experience of successfully implementing academic initiatives. They will be excited by the STAHS Teach to 25 philosophy and will contribute enthusiastically to its development at the Prep School.

STAHS Prep is situated in the rural location of Wheathampstead village, only 5 miles from St Albans. Our inclusive community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni will offer you the warmest of welcomes. We are committed to professional development and encourage applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers and a high level of support and development is offered.

This role is a full-time, permanent position with a start date of April 2025 or September 2025 for the right candidate.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool*
• An extensive benefits package which includes free lunches, private healthcare, free life assurance
• Competitive salary and generous pension scheme
• Tuition fee remission for children of the employee*

* Conditions apply

Details of the role and application process are available on the school’s website www.stahs.org.uk/vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13 January 2025

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January 2025

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.