Deputy Head
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Dolphin School
Wandsworth
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Start date: April or September 2022 (Due to current maternity leave)
- Apply by:
- 15 February 2022
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational new Deputy Head at Dolphin School. Based in Battersea (nr. Clapham Junction), Dolphin School is an independent co-educational school for pupils aged 2-11 with a strong Christian ethos, excellent academic results and outstanding pastoral care, all set within a small and family-minded community. Located on the bustling Northcote Road and Wandsworth Common, we thrive in a village community, surrounded by ample space and amenities.
The School was founded on values such as appreciation for the individual, our relationships with each other, moral compass, and respect towards one other. Dolphin School is unashamedly a Christian family school and we work within our joyful community to provide a broad and diverse educational experience to all, underpinned by our ethos.
With a focus on inspiring teaching and learning, curriculum development and assessment, additionally this exciting role will entail cross-leadership oversight of pastoral care and developing our ethos. As with other members of the senior team, the candidate will teach a reduced timetable of an agreed subject alongside their responsibilities, preferably in English, Maths or Reasoning. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in the classroom and at a middle or senior leadership level.
Please apply for the role by 16:00 on Tuesday 15 February. Interviews will take place during the week of the 28 February. To request an application pack, please email our PA to the senior team, Mrs Pickering via stpa@dolphinschool.org.uk. Please do not send your CV as an application.
● A competitive remuneration package is offered, reflecting the importance of this role and the experience of the successful candidate.
● The appointee will be entitled to membership of a pension scheme.
● Other benefits include school fee remission
● A parking permit
● Private health cover is also offered to the Deputy Head and his / her immediate family.
Dolphin School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
About Dolphin School
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Dolphin School is a mixed, non-selective, independent preparatory school situated in Wandsworth, South West London. The school has a strong Christian heritage. There are approximately 202 pupils attending the school, ranging from 2 to 11 years.
Dolphin School was established in 1986 and is based in a church building. It incorporates two Noah’s Ark Nursery Schools, within a 15 minute walk of the school. Together, all three schools form a single charitable trust.
Head Teacher
Mr Sam Gosden
Values and vision
Dolphin School believes in understanding each pupil as an individual and wants to learn about the strengths, weaknesses, fears and concerns of each child. It hopes that in doing so, teachers will be able to offer personalised learning to suit each child’s character. It has small classes in order to do this. The school’s motto is: Love Wisdom Truth and the values of joy, nurture, success and relationships are at its heart. Dolphin School believes that mistakes lead to learning and that children shouldn’t be pressured, but rather learn at an incremental, attainable pace. Happiness when learning is at the heart of the school's vision, with the belief that children work best when they are at ease. A range of extra-curricular clubs are organised by the school to help encourage children to develop new skills and interests.
Independent School Inspectorate
“The pupil’s personal development is excellent, reflecting the values expressed in the school’s aims. In the EYFS, children share and co-operate well. As they mature, their behavior towards one another is characterized by courtesy and kindness. They have excellent opportunities for spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.”
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