Head of Academic (King’s International)
King's College School
Wimbledon
- Expired
- Salary:
- Highly competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April/September 2024
- Apply by:
- 4 December 2023
Job overview
Reporting to the Deputy Director of International Schools, the focus of this exciting new role is to oversee the transfer, adaptation, and implementation of exceptional academic standards across our growing family of schools. Working closely with the Head of Education, the Head of Academic will ensure that all our academic systems are truly world class.
This post is in a dynamic and expanding team so duties and responsibilities may change as the King’s family of schools grows.
Person Specification
Essential
- Middle or senior leadership experience
- Excellent communication skills
- Inclusive personality able to develop positive working relationships across the King’s community in Wimbledon and internationally
- Willingness to travel internationally
- Strong administration and planning skills
- A high degree of personal motivation, initiative and energy
- Teaching qualification
Desirable
- Experience in working internationally (either through having worked overseas or other involvement)
- A track record in leading teams who achieve outstanding academic results
Terms and Conditions
- Programme of health benefits
- Free lunch in the Dining Hall during term-time
- Membership of the King’s Sports Club
- Teaching commitment to be discussed at interview
- A small amount of staff accommodation is available via an application process
- Shuttle buses to and from Wimbledon station
- Fee remission (for children of staff members who meet the academic criteria) pro rata
- Remote working arrangements to be discussed at interview
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
If you are interested in our Head of Academic opportunity, please visit our website via the Apply button to find out more and apply.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 4th December 2023
First round interviews: Friday 8th December 2023
Second round interviews: Tuesday 12th December 2023
Interviews may be staged and we may choose to appoint at any time during the application process.
The 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. King’s College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support staff.
Attached documents
About King's College School
King’s College School, Wimbledon is one of the most successful schools in the world, and our vibrant and caring community is a special place to learn and grow for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. With over 1,500 pupils and 400 staff, we are located in one of the most attractive and peaceful parts of London, opposite 1,140 acres of countryside of Wimbledon and Putney Commons and just a short walk from the picturesque Wimbledon Village.
Head
Dr Anne Cotton
Values and vision
Our school was founded in 1829 by Royal Charter as the junior department of the university, King’s College London, and as such, intellectual aspiration and a progressive spirit are our heritage.
Today, we offer an education of the whole person, in Mind, Spirit and Heart, the enduring ethos of our foundation. Our guiding mission is to look outwards, to the world beyond school, and to life at 25: we look to the lives we are preparing our young people to lead, so that when the time comes, they are ready to forge the pathway they choose, and to make a purposeful impact.
We aim for each of our pupils to enjoy an exhilarating adventure of learning and to pursue academic excellence within a fun, caring, welcoming environment. Academic outcomes at A level, IB and GCSE consistently place King’s amongst the very top schools nationally and globally. Supporting our pupils to grow strong in spirit, in the shared values and qualities of character that will ground them, is equally important.
ISI report
"The academic standards achieved by pupils are outstanding... Pupils achieve outstanding academic, musical, sporting, linguistic and dramatic distinctions, actively encouraged by a strong culture of participation and the uncommonly wide choice of extra-curricular activities and range of opportunities on offer..."
"[Pupils] are confident to be themselves and find staff supportive and approachable in the school’s safe and friendly environment...The way in which pupils engage in contributing to the lives of others in the school, the local community and wider society is outstanding... Pupils demonstrate a great deal of respect for diversity within society... and the way in which they work with others is excellent."
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