Deputy Head (Academic)
Chigwell School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 3 February 2023
Job overview
Appointment of Deputy Head (Academic)
The Governors of Chigwell School invite applications for the role of Deputy Head Academic from September 2023.
Chigwell is an independent day and boarding school for 1040 boys and girls aged 4 – 18 years, located on an expansive 100-acre countryside campus within view of the City of London. Founded in 1629, the School has a rich heritage, enjoys a strong reputation across the Pre Prep, Junior and Senior Schools, and is currently engaged in the largest capital development programme in its history to augment already impressive facilities. The school is in a strong position with excellent results and a full roll.
Central to the School’s offering is its commitment to providing a world class education, enabling pupils to flourish in mind, body and soul. Through the inspiring curriculum, wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and proactive pastoral support, pupils are able to reach their full potential: independent in spirit, adventurous in approach and empathetic in how they treat others.
This is an exciting time to join Chigwell; with a number of exciting projects as the school approaches its 400th anniversary. The successful candidate will be a committed educationalist and strong communicator with educational values that align with the strategic mission and educational aims of Chigwell School. They will have demonstrable academic management experience, outstanding communication skills, a passion for high-quality teaching and learning and the interpersonal skills to engage, support and develop a committed staff body. A commitment to the values and educational philosophy of Chigwell is essential. The successful candidate will have a collaborative and enabling style that will help them to bring the best out of others.
Further information on Chigwell School can be found at www.chigwell-school.org
A candidate brief, including details of how to apply, can be downloaded from www.odgers.com/84744
Letters of application, CVs and application forms should be sent by the closing date, 9am GMT Friday 3rd February 2023.
Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Attached documents
About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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