Senior Deputy Head

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join Bryanston as Senior Deputy Head. Our new Head has a vision for the School and clear plans for how to get there. This is an exciting period for the school as it moves towards its centenary in 2028, and we’re looking for someone with the drive and enthusiasm to fill this vital role.

Located in over 400 acres of stunning Dorset countryside, Bryanston is now a 3–18 school following the successful merger with Knighton House Prep School in September 2021. With over 800 pupils on roll and ambitions to grow that number, this is an incredible opportunity for the right person to help shape and deliver the next chapter in Bryanston’s rich history.

Bryanston is famous for its creative, unbounded thinking, which applies to the staff as well as to the pupils. You will need a track record of successful academic and professional school leadership, but also imagination, flair and creativity. 

You will be brilliant at communicating with children but also with parents, staff, governors and the world beyond our gates. 

You will be accountable for the day-to-day management of the Senior School (13–18), and you’ll play a crucial role in setting the tone and creating the culture at Bryanston.

Our aim at Bryanston is for our children to leave us having learnt to love their minds, free their spirits and find their mission – and inspired, stimulated and liberated to create and follow their own vision for themselves throughout their lives. 

If you believe you are the type of person to help us deliver this aim, we would love to hear from you. 

For further information and to apply, please visit www.bryanston.co.uk/employment or contact the Human Resources Department via recruitment@bryanston.co.uk.

Alternatively, contact headspa@bryanston.co.uk if you would like to arrange an informal conversation with the Head. 

Closing date: Friday, 10 June 2022

First interviews: Week commencing 13 June 2022.

Second interviews: Friday, 24 June 2022.

Bryanston 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).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.