Deputy Head
Due to the appointment of the current post holder to the headship of St Mary’s, Colchester, Ipswich High School seeks to appoint a suitably experienced, collaborative and dynamic Deputy Head with effect from August or September 2021.
Located on an idyllic 87-acre campus on the banks of the River Orwell, Ipswich High School enjoys an enviable reputation of delivering outstanding academic results whilst maintaining a warm, welcoming and happy community of approximately 440 pupils, aged 3-18. As the sole Deputy Head and reporting to the Headmaster, you will primarily lead the Senior School and Sixth Form (currently totaling approximately 340 pupils) and will therefore take a key role in the future strategy of the school.
The primary qualities sought are a genuine commitment to the academic and personal development of young people in a day and boarding setting as well as the drive and ambition to play a leading role in shaping the future of our school. This role will be well-suited to an individual with aspirations towards headship within the next five years. A willingness to contribute to the wide co-curricular and community activity of a day and boarding school situated in this beautiful part of the UK is essential.
Salary:
Competitive and dependent upon skills and experience. Further details of other benefits can be found in the supporting information pack.
How to apply:
Please send a completed application form and letter outlining your experience, suitability and ambitions for the role to the HR Officer at recruitment@ipswichhighschool.co.uk or by post to the address below:
Ipswich High School
Woolverstone
Ipswich
IP9 1AZ
Web: www.ipswichhighschool.co.uk
Application deadline:
Monday 15th February
The school will review applications on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to pre-employment screening, which includes an enhanced DBS and reference check prior to appointment
Ipswich High School
Suffolk
- Mainstream school with independent funding
- All-through with sixth form
- Students of mixed gender, age 5 - 18 years
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Ipswich High School is a vibrant day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 5-18, set in an idyllic 87-acre campus in Woolverstone on the banks of the River Orwell. With approximately 450 pupils, everyone at Ipswich High School is well known and...