Deputy Head (Social and Emotional Learning)

DRAGON SCHOOL, OXFORD

(860 boys and girls, aged 4-13)

​DEPUTY HEAD (SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING)

For September 2017 OR January 2018

The Dragon is seeking to appoint an individual of the highest calibre to replace Mary Taylor, who is leaving to take up a position with Family Links after nineteen years of exceptional service to the School.

We are looking for someone who is innovative, enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference in children’s lives. The successful applicant is likely to have had experience in developing and enhancing the social and emotional good health in schools and keen to play a major part in whole school strategy as a member of the Senior Management Team.

There are opportunities to become involved with and contribute to the wider school community and all that is on offer here at The Dragon. The School is large enough for a great variety of cultural and academic interests, including Sports, to be welcomed. It is also able to provide ample opportunities for further career progress and continuing professional development within the school.

For further information and to apply, please refer to: http://www.latestvacancies.com/dragon-school/

Start Date: 1 September 2017 or January 2018

Please complete the on-line application process by the deadline of Monday 8 May 2017.

Interviews will be held from week beginning 15 May 2017 and it is hoped that an appointment will be made by the end of May 2017; although an appointment may be made before this date if an early applicant proves suitable.

The Dragon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.