Senior Deputy Head

Following the appointment of the current holder to Headship, Mayfield is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic Deputy Head with management and boarding experience to join a forward-thinking SMT in a one of England’s foremost Catholic Schools. Taking a leading role in implementing the School’s strategic plan, she or he will deputise for the Headmistress where necessary and have specific responsibility for the boarding provision and pastoral care throughout the school, including safeguarding.  

Candidates should be practising Catholics, whose faith informs their philosophy of education, and who share a commitment to the education of girls.  Resident on site, she or he will work closely with the Headmistress and senior colleagues to realise the strategic vision of the School, including overseeing the balance between our impressive academic provision and the wider pastoral and co-curricular life of the School. The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in all aspects of Mayfield life, including teaching a reduced academic timetable. Most curriculum subjects will be considered.

We offer excellent working conditions and an attractive salary package, on Mayfield’s own pay scale, which will reflect the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Family accommodation is provided and generous fee reduction is available for daughters to attend Mayfield. The School is committed to on-going professional development and this post offers the opportunity for further career advancement in due course, with the last four post holders and an additional three SMT members promoted to Headship in recent years.

Mayfield is situated in the beautiful East Sussex countryside outside Royal Tunbridge Wells, less than 50 miles from London and 40 minutes from Gatwick. The School has a tradition of academic achievement with impressive GCSE and A Level results, a vibrant and eclectic co-curricular provision and an enviable reputation for pastoral care.

Closing date for applications:  Sunday 6 November 2022

Interviews will be held before the end of the month, but the school reserves the right to interview candidates at any stage  

Please follow the link below to the School’s website for more information and our requisite application form: www.mayfieldgirls.org/vacancies.  If you require any further information, please contact hr@mayfieldgirls.org.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The School is an inclusive international community with a tradition of academic achievement and a holistic approach to education.

We are an equal opportunities employer.  

Catholic Independent Boarding & Day School for girls (11-18 years) 

Charity Registration No. 1047503.