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Dover College

Kent

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Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter
Apply by:
11 March 2025

Job overview

The Governors of Dover College are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspirational Head to lead the College into the 2030s. Founded in 1871, it is a thriving co-educational boarding school educating over 300 pupils in an idyllic setting, focused on getting the personal best from each and every pupil.

Governors are looking for an accomplished educationalist with a passion for learning and pupil development. A strategic thinker who embodies the values of Dover College, playing the central role in leading the future direction of the school and, as a key member of both the College and wider community, a Head who will lead with positivity, respect, and transparency.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated leader to build on the College’s firm foundations with energy, flair and enthusiasm - realising its ambitious plans for the future and ensuring continued success.

The recruitment process is being managed by the College’s recruitment partner, Regroup Consulting. For further information and details of how to apply please see the associated candidate brochure and contact Monika Fryzicka via email monika@regroup.consulting or (+44) 203 62 321 60 / (+44) 7739 025 937.

The closing date for applications is 11am (UK) on Tuesday 11th March 2025

 

 

 

Dover College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job as set out in the job description and person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks and referencing with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. If you are shortlisted for the position, you will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that would make you unsuitable to work with children. All members of staff are expected to have proper regard for the School’s safeguarding policy and procedures, including up-to-date training. Dover College fully recognises its responsibilities for Child Protection. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or culture.

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About Dover College

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+44 1304 205969

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Welcome to Dover College

Dover College was 150 years old in 2021 and has educated over five and a half thousand young men and women since it was founded. We occupy a beautiful campus in the heart of Dover, with buildings dating back to the 12th Century. But there is nothing ancient in our approach to education. Our vision is centred around the following principles:

Small is beautiful! The values of the family run through Dover College. Our class sizes allow us to nurture confidence, encourage inquisitiveness and celebrate individual achievement.

We are academically ambitious. We take the time to really get to know each child so that the right balance of challenge and support is in place based on their needs.

We think differently. Our distinctive curriculum, connecting Early Years right through to Sixth Form, focusses not only on achieving excellent results but also developing inquisitive and creative minds ready for the challenges ahead.

We offer an all-round education. We encourage internationalism, democracy, care for the environment, adventure, leadership and service.

We are international and local. We welcome pupils from across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, encouraging everyone to be inclusive, unprejudiced, cosmopolitan and outward-looking.

Whether you are applying for a teaching role, or one within our support services, your contribution to our team will be immensely valuable.

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