Senior Deputy Head

Bede's requires a dedicated individual to join our team as Senior Deputy Head.

We are a vibrant, inclusive co-educational school covering age ranges from 3 months to 19 years. This position will be based at our Prep School, in Eastbourne. 

As Senior Deputy Head, you will be central to the delivery of our vision for Bede’s, settling for nothing less than excellence both in your own practice and in those you lead. Exceptional pastoral care and safeguarding are core to our success here, facilitating the fantastic level of teaching, both in and beyond the classroom. We are rightly proud of our academic results including those at Scholarship level, the performing and artistic successes of our pupils as well as the excellent sporting reputation we enjoy locally, regionally and nationally.

We are looking to appoint a well organised, dynamic, enthusiastic and highly professional Senior Deputy Head, with first class interpersonal skills, an ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining good humour and displaying excellent professional judgement.

Pupils, colleagues and parents will see you as a central figure within the school, leading and modelling the values of the school and driving academic standards with great integrity.

If you feel that this challenge appeals, and that you are the exceptional candidate we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

This role is a Permanent, Full Time position, the hours are to be worked during term time only.

For further information about the role & to see the qualifications required, please find a link to the Recruitment Brochure below.

Bede’s offer a range of benefits including;

• Competitive rates of pay
• A generous company pension with salary sacrifice options
• Group Live Cover - 5 x annual salary
• Fee remission
• Discount nationwide gym membership
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• A free lunch provided each day & much more!

To apply, please complete an Application Form and return it to recruitment@bedes.org

Closing date: 6.00pm on Friday 3rd February 2023.

Bede’s Trust is committed to building a truly inclusive school and cultivating a culture of equality, diversity and kindness. We believe that a diverse staff body reflects and supports the diversity of our students and wider society. We are an equal opportunity employer and in recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expressions, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

Bede’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check