Deputy Head (Academic)
Sandroyd School
Salisbury
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Generous package commensurate with experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2022
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head (Academic) for September 2022 to the Senior Leadership Team at Sandroyd. The successful candidate will work in support of the Headmaster, and be responsible for building on the current high academic reputation of Sandroyd. The Deputy Head (Academic) should have the passion and ability to drive all aspects of academic provision forward across the whole school. The current post holder has recently been appointed as a Head in a primary school. Whilst the post becomes vacant in April 2022, due to required notice periods, it is anticipated that the new Deputy Head will not be appointed until September 2022.
The Deputy Head (Academic) will possess strong people management skills, have a collegiate style of working and be a good listener. They should be able to respond decisively and quickly to matters that arise during meetings or the school day. Candidates should show a great sense of commitment and have an impressive work ethic. They should be a good sounding board for the Headmaster with a wise head on their shoulders. They must inspire trust and command the respect of pupils, staff and parents alike.
To be considered for this post, please complete the schools application form attached and your brief letter of application should be addressed to the Headmaster and sent via Miss Sarah Harding, Headmaster’s PA, Sandroyd School, Rushmore Park, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD, or by email to sharding@sandroyd.com
Sandroyd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves contact with children and is classed as “regulated activity” by the UK government. As such, a number of mandated pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken to ensure that the successful candidate is suitable for work with children. Additionally, suitability for work with children will be assessed by taking up appropriate references and at interview. Finally, candidates should be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Attached documents
About Sandroyd School
Sandroyd School is a co-educational preparatory school for both day and boarding pupils aged 2-13. It is located in 60 acres of fields, woods, and parkland near the village of Tollard Royal in Wiltshire. The pupil roll is around 230.
Sandroyd Pre-Prep was purpose-built in 2004 in the original walled garden and is home to boys and girls aged 2-7.
Sandroyd School takes its name from Sandroyd House, the home of the Reverend L H Wellesley Wesle, in Cobham, Surrey. In 1888, he created a small coaching establishment for the sons of his friends who were due to go to Eton. Over the years, the school grew rapidly, changing its premises to its current location Rushmore House. The school is a charitable trust and is administered by its board of governors.
Headmaster
Alastair Speers
Values and vision
Sandroyd School’s vision is to provide an exceptional education that allows each individual pupil to fulfil all aspects of their potential: academic, artistic, sporting, cultural and social. The school’s motto is: “to strive to shine”. Children at the school at encouraged to communicate well and to listen and respond to the needs of others; to learn independently; to be good team members; to have confidence and resilience, and to persevere when the going gets tough.
ISI
“The pupils’ personal development is of the highest order. Their spiritual, moral, social and culturak development is excellent and they have highly refined inter-personal skills that prepare them effectively to meet the challenges of life after Sandroyd. They are outstanding citizens in every respect.”
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