Deputy Head

Christ's Hospital is seeking an outstanding educationalist to take on this exciting role as joint Deputy Head at this major co-ed boarding school, recently awarded Independent School of the Year 2024/25, starting in September 2025.

Christ's Hospital has pioneered social mobility and challenged social inequality to provide an unrivalled start in life for disadvantaged children for nearly five centuries. As economic and social inequality continue to grow in the UK, Christ's Hospital's mission is ever more relevant.

The successful applicant will have strong academic and intellectual credentials and be able to work well within a team. An understanding of the academic picture in independent schools is a key requirement. They will be able to teach at least one curriculum subject from any discipline taught at the school.

They will have a broad educational experience as a leader at middle or senior management level. They will also be a strategic thinker, a confident communicator with excellent people skills with the drive and vision needed to complement the Senior Leadership Team.

Applicants should evidence in the personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and job description. num. Full participation in the broader life of this busy boarding community is essential and accommodation on site will be provided.

To apply please click on Quick Apply. More information about Christ's Hospital can be found at www.christs-hospital.org.uk

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We consider the most important factor to be the right skills, abilities and attitude for the job which will ultimately improve the well-being and education of the students. This role requires the successful candidate to have the legal right to work in the UK.

We cannot accept CVs unless accompanied by a completed application form.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 22nd November 2024

First round interviews will be held at the School on the 27th, 28th & 29th November 2024 with second round interviews on the 4th December 2024.

Christ's Hospital is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced disclosure application with the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service). More details on the disclosure process can be found on www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

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The successful applicant will have strong academic and intellectual credentials and be able to work well within a team. An understanding of the academic picture in independent schools is a key requirement. They will be able to teach at least one curriculum subject from any discipline taught at the school.

They will have a broad educational experience as a leader at middle or senior management level. They will also be a strategic thinker, a confident communicator with excellent people skills with the drive and vision needed to complement the Senior Leadership Team.

Applicants should evidence in the personal statement how they meet the requirements of the role and job description. num. Full participation in the broader life of this busy boarding community is essential and accommodation on site will be provided.