Senior Deputy Head

Appointment of Senior Deputy Head

An outstanding individual is sought to be Senior Deputy Head at one of the UK’s most prestigious schools.  

Whitgift is one of Britain’s finest independent day and boarding schools, offering a rich, creative and outward-facing education to 1,550 gifted boys aged 10-18. Set in 45 acres of magnificent parkland, and with an enviable national reputation for academic excellence, sporting success and all-round achievement, Whitgift provides a truly unique and inspirational learning environment.

Drawing on a strong track record in leadership and management, the Senior Deputy Head will work closely with the Head to implement the School’s ambitious strategic vision as well as taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day life of the School. This is a visible, high profile and significant position and requires a leader with the potential to rise to challenges, to embrace change and to get things done.

The successful candidate will be a flexible, inclusive and motivational leader, possessing the energy, warmth and empathy to play a key role in the leadership of a high performing community. Charismatic and engaging, the postholder will have outstanding communication skills, sound judgement and the personal authority to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, alumni and other stakeholders. They will offer strong intellectual abilities, an understanding of boarding and a genuine commitment to the value of a broad and inclusive education. 

To download further information on the role or to apply, please visit: https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies quoting reference 7127

The deadline for applications is 08:30am GMT on Thursday 21 March 2024.

Whitgift is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

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