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Deputy Head (Academic)

Deputy Head (Academic)

Whitgift School

Croydon

  • Expired
Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2023
Apply by:
23 February 2023

Job overview

Whitgift School is one of Britain’s finest independent day and boarding schools for boys aged 10 to 18. Set in 45 acres of magnificent parkland, and with an enviable national reputation for academic excellence, sporting success and all-round achievement, Whitgift provides a truly unique and inspirational learning environment.

We now seek a dynamic leader for the role of Deputy Head (Academic) for September 2023. This is a significant role for the School and will require an outstanding candidate of considerable insight, drive, and personal qualities. Whitgift is an exciting and stimulating place to work, and this post requires a colleague with the potential to rise to challenges, to embrace change and to get things done.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader and classroom practitioner, able to empower all learners to develop to their full potential, both academically and personally. A compelling ambassador, they will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all matters academic within the School, delivering a bold and innovative vision for the culture of teaching and learning, enrichment and achievement. They will demonstrate sophisticated strategic thinking and a proven track record of leading nuanced change as a Senior or experienced Middle Leader. For individuals aspiring to headship, this post offers the opportunity to develop as a leader in a highly successful and ambitious environment.

To download further information on the role or to apply, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference 6386

The deadline for applications is 08:30 GMT on Thursday 23 February 2023

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About Whitgift School

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+44 20 8688 9222

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Whitgift is an outstanding independent day and boarding school for boys aged 10 to 18. Successive inspections have ranked Whitgift amongst Britain's finest schools. Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent day and boarding schools, based in 45-acres of beautiful parkland in Surrey.

Whitgift is an exceptionally innovative and dynamic school, enhancing the opportunities available to our 1550 students. A Whitgift education is a unique and exceptionally tailor-made, offering a variety of pathways to qualifications which include A Level and the IB. Exchanges, visits and scholarship programmes are in place with more than 25 countries worldwide. Whitgift is regularly ranked amongst the country’s top schools for achievement; new records are regularly set.

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