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Deputy Head (Academic)

Deputy Head (Academic)

King's Rochester

Kent

Salary:
£Competitive, plus benefits
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
January 2024
Apply by:
16 June 2023

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring and enthusiastic professional to join our Preparatory School in January 2024. The successful individual will have specific responsibility for the operation of academic life in the Preparatory School and ensuring continued excellence in academic opportunity and attainment. As a key member of the whole school Senior Management Team, the successful applicant will have significant input into the school’s strategic development. Please see the job description below for full details of this role and method of application.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 16th June 2023, with interviews being held on Friday, 30th June 2023.

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About King's Rochester

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+44 1634 888555

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King’s Rochester is a mixed, non-selective, Church of England, all-through school with nursery classes and sixth form situated in Rochester, Kent. It is an independent school with boarding provision and an associate member of the Woodard Foundation. A smaller than average school, King’s Rochester provides 800 places for nursery, preparatory, senior and sixth-form students between the ages of 3 and 18 when fully subscribed.

The oldest choir school and the second oldest school in the world, King’s Rochester has roots dating back to the founding of Rochester Cathedral in the year 604 AD. King Henry VIII refounded the school in 1542. 

Principal

Benjamin Charles

Values and vision

King’s Rochester works hard to be a community that enables individuals to flourish. The school ethos is based in tradition, but teachers also focus on preparing students to become responsible citizens of the modern world. The school is rooted in the Christian faith, instilling moral values and self-discipline alongside aspiration and self-confidence.

ISI report

“The pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is excellent. Pupils demonstrate mutual respect, a strong sense of fairness and excellent behaviour. There is an easy mix of the different cultures within the school. Pupils develop well in knowledge, skills and understanding. Some more able pupils achieve excellent standards in activities, for example in music, individually in sports, and in the performing arts.”

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Applications closed