Deputy Head (Academic)
Charterhouse
Godalming, Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2021
- Apply by:
- 23 January 2021
Job overview
Charterhouse is a successful and ambitious school in an inspiringly beautiful setting. Founded in 1611, it moved to its present magnificent 250 acre site near Godalming in 1872. The School has over 800 pupils aged between 13 and 18, all of whom are boarders except for about 30 day pupils.
Deputy Head (Academic)
This is a wonderful opportunity for an exceptionally talented individual who is looking to take the next step in developing their senior leadership career, particularly at a time when the School is making the exciting move to full coeducation.
The Deputy Head (Academic) will be an inspirational, innovative and ambitious individual, who will lead and develop the talents of all those within the School’s high-performing academic environment.
This role becomes available when the current post-holder takes up Headship in the coming academic year, and this is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional and creative individual to lead and manage all aspects of the School’s academic community.
The Deputy Head (Academic) is a key member of the School’s Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, and the successful applicant is likely to aspire to Headship within five years.
You will need to be able to demonstrate your ability to lead and inspire both pupils and colleagues, and communicate knowledge with enthusiasm and a commitment to the highest of academic and pastoral standards.
Charterhouse offers a competitive salary and other benefits including a contributory pension scheme through the Teachers' Pension Scheme, and membership of the School’s Sports Club.
Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy. This will take you to our new online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV.
The link to our vacancies is:
https://www.charterhouse.org.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities
In case of any queries, please email: headmaster_hr@charterhouse.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Saturday 23 January 2021. Interviews will commence shortly thereafter.
The post-holder will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children with whom they come into contact. They must ensure compliance with the School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. This appointment will be subject to checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and with past employers.
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About Charterhouse
Charterhouse is a beautiful school in a 250-acre campus – a wonderful setting for the whole community to live and work together and a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning.
Founded in 1611, Charterhouse is one of the world’s leading coeducational independent schools, welcoming boarders and day pupils at 13+ entry and 16+ entry.
Surrounded by a world of opportunity and connected by a feeling of belonging, each pupil at Charterhouse is educated to embrace life’s full potential, and empowered to carry this into their future. A Charterhouse education prepares for both academic success as well as laying the foundations for future professional, social and personal fulfilment.
The School is academically ambitious for every pupil, with all strands of a Charterhouse education leading towards being fully prepared for the real-world of tomorrow and equipped to grasp future opportunities.
The curriculum is all about choice for the individual and is firmly rooted in academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and independent learning. Year 9 pupils follow a real breadth of academic subjects, with the curriculum in Years 10 and 11 culminating in (I)GCSEs.
Pupils benefit from the dual offer available in the Sixth Form: A Levels with an Extended Project Qualification or the breadth of the IB Diploma Programme. A wonderful range of academic electives are on offer, including the Charterhouse Entrepreneurship Diploma (accredited by the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs) and the Ivy House Leadership Award.
From an outstanding and varied academic education to the raft of co-curricular options – opportunities abound at Charterhouse. With over 80 activities, the co-curriculum is an essential strand of a Charterhouse education, combining opportunities for leadership development, creativity, exercise and team work.
The Boarding House teams are at the heart of supporting each young person on their journey through the School. The Heads of House live in the Houses, and are supported by a team of tutors and pastoral staff – two of whom are also residential. The House Teams are supported by a 24-hour Health Centre and pupils also have access to support through the Wellbeing team, counsellors and chaplaincy.
Shared values are central to life at Charterhouse, enabling each person to be themselves – everything at Charterhouse begins with kindness. We warmly welcome applicants who will share our values and with the enthusiasm and energy to make a significant and lasting contribution to life at the School. Together we can ensure that Charterhouse continues to be a world-class education provider.
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