Deputy Head, Academic

Cardiff Sixth Form College’s vision is to be “The Best Academic School in the World”: lofty aspirations which are backed up by a remarkable history of high academic achievement and successful university placements.

The College is an international boarding school which brings together some of the most talented students from different countries, including the local area, providing a stimulating environment in which to study. Students bring an enthusiasm and focus to their studies and are hungry for knowledge and success.

The college aims to deliver teaching and learning that challenges, inspires, demands and delivers excellence; careers guidance which is outstanding and is tailored to the individual’s needs and aspirations; pastoral care which is safe, caring, compassionate, understanding and developmental; administration which is efficient and supportive, with compliant systems, both complementing and leading the provision; and sustainability that comes from a profitable organisation that invests for and in the future.

The Principal of Cardiff Sixth Form College invites applications for the post of Deputy Head, Academic. This is a role which offers an exciting opportunity for the right person to work in a dynamic, challenging, demanding and fulfilling environment. Applicants will be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership skills and a clear understanding of the importance of comprehensive management in a focused academic college.

We seek to appoint someone with a proven track-record of excellence in the field of teaching, learning and academic achievement, engaging and challenging highly academic students and staff, all gifted in their own particular fields. The Deputy Head, Academic is responsible to the Head for ensuring all academic operations run smoothly and efficiently, maintaining the highest level of academic excellence and delivering the aims and ethos of the college.

The Deputy Head, Academic will motivate and inspire students, staff, parents and the wider community to ensure every student achieves his or her full potential and is equipped to take advantage of the range of opportunities provided at Cardiff Sixth Form College. The Deputy Head, Academic will work with the Senior Management Team to provide professional leadership, vision and direction for the College.

As an independent, international boarding school, significant autonomy for the running of Cardiff Sixth Form College is overseen by the Board of Directors, to whom the Principal is accountable. Cardiff Sixth Form plays an important role within the Dukes Education group of colleges and in the wider Dukes Education Group. Responsibility for maintaining academic links, professional dialogue and training opportunities within this familial link rests with the Deputy Head, Academic.

The Deputy Head (Academic) is responsible to the Head for all academic matters. Their role is to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning and academic attainment across the College.

As a core member of the Senior Management Team, they work closely with Heads of Department and other key staff to ensure the effective development and delivery of the academic curriculum, the efficient management of academic departments and the academic performance of the college. They are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture of high-achievement, intellectual rigour, exceptional teaching and independent learning.

They are committed to fulfilling the vision, missions and values of the College through all aspects of their work.

The Deputy Head (Academic) reports directly to the Head and has responsibility for leading the College in the Head’s absence, as required.

Interviews will take place week commencing 24 May 2021

Cardiff Sixth Form College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is caring and reasonable in its approach to all staff. 

Cardiff Sixth Form College is committed to its responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students in line with government recommendations and policies. 

An enhanced level DBS will be required.