Deputy Head - Academic
Kew House School
Chiswick/London
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive, commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 2 April 2023
Job overview
Kew House School was established in the conviction that there exists an opportunity for a different kind of independent secondary school in London – academically demanding but with a forward-thinking approach to selection criteria, the flexibility of the curriculum, the shape of the school day, and recognition of creativity and talent. A character-selective school, we pride ourselves on the support and care we extend to our 600 pupils whilst striving to add value to their success in all fields of academia, sport, and creativity.
Having successfully grown over its ten years since foundation and recently rewarded the ISI “Excellent” grading, a review of school structures has identified a need to evolve the support of pupils in their academic endeavours. A significant result of the review is the creation of the role of Deputy Head Academic (DHA). The DHA will join the existing two Deputy Heads and the Head of Sixth Form to make up the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) of Kew House School. The SLT is the core leadership group of this thriving school, responsible for both managing the current school activities and evolving strategy to maintain the momentum from the school’s foundation and growth stages. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to evolve their professional practice whilst helping to make a tangible impact on our pupils.
The successful candidate will, amongst their responsibilities, take the lead in the implementation of an innovative strand to the school’s offer – The Gardener Award. This holistic programme unites the academic curriculum, our Individuals in Society strand, and the broader engagement and achievement of our pupils, to recognise the holistic progress made by each pupil whilst at Kew House School.
All staff are expected to have a clear understanding of the aims, objectives, and ethos of the school, and an awareness of its role in the community. It is essential that the academic and pastoral frameworks in the school are seen as inter-related.
The post holder will:
- Be the SLT member responsible for pupil academic performance whilst managing all contributary factors such as teaching quality by working with the AHT&L
- Be responsible for collating and analysing data pertaining to pupil progress and outcomes
Further details about the role can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification.
The school operates its own pay scales which are consistent with national teacher pay scales and will offer salary commensurate with experience and the nature of this role.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the 'Apply' button.
Early applications are welcome and will be considered on receipt. Suitable applicants will be contacted by email and invited to attend an interview by arrangement.
All appointments are made in accordance with our equal opportunities policy and applicants should let us know of any special needs they may have.
Kew House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and questions will be asked at interview to assess the suitability of the candidate to work with our children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record (DBS) check.
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About Kew House School
Kew House School is a co-educational independent senior school for students aged 11-18 years in West London, near to Kew and Chiswick. The school opened its doors for the first time in September 2013 with 63 students and now has over 550 on roll. It is the sister school to Maida Vale School, Ravenscourt Park and Kew Green Preparatory Schools and is owned by The Gardener Schools Group Ltd, a family company founded by Maria and Edward Gardener.
Kew House School takes a modern and pioneering approach to every aspect of school life. The key characteristics upon which the school was founded are:
Ethos and aims
Individualised attention both pastorally and educationally for all students. KHS benefits from having a smaller student roll than many independent senior schools and provides the flexibility needed to enable students to fulfill their potential.
Selection criteria
We seek inquisitive, intelligent students displaying a recognisable talent. Although we use entrance testing, greater emphasis is placed on interview, and feeder school reports. We select each year group as a whole cohort seeking a balanced mix of aptitudes and personal attributes.
Ethos
We recognise and enhance the individual abilities of each child, welcome students with varying academic profiles and place emphasis on confidence, self-esteem and creativity. We believe this approach will produce excellent academic results. We operate a true “open door” policy welcoming parents and members of the wider community. The school has developed the feeling of a family and social hub giving emotional support and security to all students and employees, achievable due to its size.
The curriculum
We pursue excellence in all areas whether examinable or not. Our aim is to provide a rich and broad education to all students whatever their specialism. While we aim to achieve the highest academic results for each pupil we do not serve as an examination “factory”. Our “Individuals in Society” (IS) course focuses on personal development, emotionally, practically, and intellectually, throughout each student’s life at the school via regular, time-tabled sessions and extensions of the school day.
Community involvement
The school is outward looking taking full advantage of the wide variety of cultural, scientific and business organisations in London as a resource for academic and non-academic learning as well as fostering opportunities for service to the local community. Visitors regularly hold seminars and workshops at the school.
Modern and Pioneering Approach
The school takes a fresh approach to all areas of school life and will not be bound by current conventions and practice. Whilst retaining the core traditional values in place at our preparatory schools, we have made bold decisions about curriculum, timetabling, the length and shape of the school day and term, aligning the school with the lives of students and parents. The school operates as an educational and social centre for students in the evenings, at weekends and during school holidays when core, extension or one-off learning courses will operate and social events take place.
Creativity and excellence
The school exists to foster individual and group creativity in all areas and to allow talent to bloom. We encourage individuality of thought and self-motivation in all areas of study and exploration.
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