Deputy Head

Start – September 2022

Rugby School is a diverse and inclusive community, committed to using collaboration, curiosity, and expertise to uncover the best in every student and member of staff.  Equity and service are fundamental to our practice. 

We are seeking an ambitious and dynamic leader who shares our ‘Whole Person, Whole Point’ ethos and will relish the opportunities and challenges of working in the UK’s leading Co-educational Boarding and Day School. 

The successful candidate will have a track record of successful leadership in either the maintained or independent sector.  They are likely to have successful experience either as a Housemistress/ Housemaster or as a member of Senior Management.  The successful candidate will work very closely with the Head, playing a key role in day-to-day leadership and management of the School.  They will also play an important strategic role, including contributing to the highly successful and dynamic Rugby School Group. 

Rugby offers the International Baccalaureate Diplomas Programme alongside A Levels in the Upper School.  The School is delighted to offer all students the chance to study the IB, a programme closely aligned with Rugby’s ethos of developing the whole person.  No prior experience of the IB is required, but the successful candidate must be attuned to the values of holistic education that are integral to the IB. 

Rugby is renowned for its highly successful and innovative approach to education. As a coaching school we are looking for staff who are committed to a professional obligation to improve as teachers and who value personal growth.  

The School is a boarding and day school in full operation seven days per week including evenings during term time.  Pastoral, co-curricular, cultural and sports activities take place outside normal day-school hours.  All staff are expected to make a full contribution.  Accommodation is provided for all full-time teaching staff.  The Deputy Head will receive accommodation reflecting the seniority and importance of the role. 

For more information and to apply: Please register and complete an application via our recruitment portal which can be found at www.rugbyschool.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities

Closing date: Noon, Friday 12 November 2021

First round interviews: Week commencing Monday 15 November 

Final round interviews: Week commencing Monday 29 November  

COVID-19 considerations:  We have a comprehensive COVID-19 risk assessment for all on-site working to ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils. 

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

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www.rugbyschool.co.uk