Head of Key Stage 5

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 80 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 70,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In over 23 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 11,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Key Stage 5 to join King’s InterHigh, Inspired Online Schools, a part of Inspired Education Group. This role is completely remote where you will be working from home on a full-time, permanent basis. In return, you will receive a highly competitive salary of up to £75,000 per annum dependent on experience. In addition, you will be entitled to participate in a bonus scheme based upon individual and company performance.

We are looking for a Head of Key Stage 5 to join the team and work alongside our other 3 Heads of Key Stages within the Education Leadership team. The successful candidate will have joint responsibility, with the Executive Head, for the academic progress and pastoral care of all students in addition to the retention and growing enrolment of students in Key Stage 5. You will also be accountable to the Executive Head for ensuring the success of Key Stage 5, and the whole school, in both academic and non-academic terms. You will directly line-manage a range of senior leaders as directed by the Executive Head.

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000k per annum

Description: Pension scheme, 32 days holiday, plus entitled to participate in a bonus scheme based upon individual and company performance

Job start date: August 2024

Supporting documents: Enclosed Job Description 

Contract type: Full-Time

Location: Remote

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•   Strategic direction and development - Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school, and of the Inspired Group, and promote the highest levels of achievement and attainment, particularly at this Key Stage.

•   Leadership - Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others, particularly at this Key Stage.

•   Marketing and enrolment - To promote and support the marketing of the school, and this key stage in particular, to support maximum future enrolment into the school. 

•   Pastoral care - Act as the Key Stage Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Safeguarding of Children 

•   Teaching and learning - Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice using fit-for-purpose quality assurance methods; celebrate and promote excellence; challenge under-performance at all levels, both in students and staff, and ensure appropriate action is taken at an early stage. 

•   Curriculum Development - Work with the Head of Educational Technology and wider learning development team to ensure curriculum development across the Key stage is continually updated, innovative and engaging. Ensure that an appropriate curriculum across the Key Stage is developed, maintained and followed – a curriculum that builds on prior learning and supports future pathways as a spiral curriculum. 

•   Management - Ensure all school resources are managed strictly within allocated budgets; actively seek opportunities for efficiencies and ensure that value for money is at the core of all financial activities. Effectively line manage your team and monitor staff absence and performance. 

•   External links - Maintain effective relationships with parents and other members of the community, both to ensure an excellent reputation for the school and to develop a partnership with them. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Capability to work effectively in dynamic and changing environments
• Experience of working in the secondary or college sector
• Experience of dealing with UCAS application process
• Experience of working in state or independent school sector
• Experience and knowledge of the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme is desirable
• Observable evidence of success in delivering organisation-wide contexts
• Expertise and experience of working across the education system in the UK, have knowledge of leading change in a large school
• Capability of leading teachers, role modelling best practices and with a reputation for delivering high quality improvements
• Senior educational experience with evidence of delivering sustainable quality improvements
• Ability to motivate and manage a team, while having the courage to make difficult decisions
• Strong business awareness and the ability to focus on setting and meeting demanding targets
• A flexible, highly energetic approach
• Considerable interpersonal communication skills

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.