Deputy Head Academic

The Deputy Head Academic will oversee the Heads of Department and the SENDCo, along with the support staff who contribute to the School's academic provision.

Streatham & Clapham High School (SCHS) seeks to appoint a dynamic, energetic and inspirational person to join our Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be eager to harness and develop the potential of our students and will be passionate about shaping the strategic vision of the whole School. The Deputy Head Academic will lead the SLT Academic Team in providing a rich curriculum that engages and inspires every student to achieve to their highest potential. The successful candidate will have strong management experience, excellent organisational skills and outstanding interpersonal skills. We seek to appoint a leader who embodies our values of kindness, respect, integrity and compassion.

Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment