Deputy Head (Academic and Operational)
Saint Nicholas School
Essex
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022/January 2023
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2022
Job overview
Saint Nicholas School is seeking a dynamic and outstanding Deputy Head (Academic and Operational) to shape and develop the academic life of the School, and to contribute significantly to our vibrant community.
The successful candidate will be ready to play a pivotal role at this exciting time in our continuing growth and development. The Deputy Head (Academic and Operational) is responsible to the Headmaster for all academic matters. He or she is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and academic attainment across the School. He or she will work closely with Heads of Sections and Departments and other senior staff, to ensure the effective development and delivery of the academic curriculum and the efficient management of academic departments. The Deputy Head (Academic and Operational) reports directly to the Headmaster. He or she will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the School, a passion for working with children and high standards of professional practice.
Saint Nicholas School is situated in delightful rural environment and is set in beautiful gardens and grounds which extend to more than 14 acres. Pupils in the lower, middle and upper school are each housed in their own area, within close proximity of each other, enabling good access to shared facilities. The School is very well equipped with specialist classrooms, science laboratories, technology areas, ICT rooms, and libraries. Sports facilities include extensive playing fields, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool, a sports hall and theatre.
Saint Nicholas School was founded in 1939 with a total roll of 7 pupils. By 1977, the pupil roll had increased to 140 and at this time the School moved from its modest premises in Mill Street, Churchgate Street, to the current location at Hillingdon House. Today, Saint Nicholas is a thriving independent coeducational day school educating approximately 490 pupils aged from 2½ to 16 and with a nursery for babies from 3 months due to open in the autumn.
The School was graded ‘Excellent’ in the ISI inspection which took place in the spring term this year.
Ideally we will appoint for September 2022 but a later start will be considered for the right candidate.
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About Saint Nicholas School
Small enough to care, large enough to inspire.
We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun and is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team.
Saint Nicholas is a remarkable school which prides itself on enthusing, challenging and supporting each pupil to achieve their very best. Educating young people is a great responsibility, one that we take very seriously, but our school is also a place of laughter, fun and discovery - a school where open minded, confident and well-rounded young men and women are formed.
Pursuing the highest standards in all that we do, Saint Nicholas aims to inspire active and curious learners who stretch themselves in all aspects of school life. Academic success is celebrated alongside personal development and at the heart of our school are happy and confident young people with high aspirations, a strong moral compass and a determination to succeed.
Saint Nicholas is an independent co-educational day school for children aged 3 months to 16 years. The school is located on a single site of fourteen acres divided into four constituent parts: the Pre-school, Lower School, Middle School and Upper School. The school is set in beautiful grounds and has superb facilities including a sports hall, swimming pool and theatre as well as extensive outdoor learning and play areas.
The school is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping.
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