Senior Deputy Head

An exceptional candidate is sought for the post of Senior Deputy Head at Framlingham College for September 2022 to support the Principal and the Governors in the strategic leadership and operational management of the College and in contributing to the development and delivery of Vision 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding teacher and an innovative leader to develop and broaden their leadership and management skills, providing them with an excellent platform from which to pursue the next stage of their career. 

The Senior Deputy Head is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the Senior School. There is much cross over with the Prep School and the Senior Deputy Head will be expected to work seamlessly with the Prep School Head and Prep School SLT. In addition, the role also carries an important outward-facing role in promoting Framlingham to feeder schools, parents and the wider marketplace.

The post attracts a very competitive salary as well as a substantial property within a few minutes of the campus.

Job Purpose

The role of the Senior Deputy Head is to support the Principal and the Governors in the strategic leadership and operational management of the College. The focus of the day-to-day management and leadership is the Senior School, however there is much cross over with the Prep School and the Senior Deputy Head will be expected to work seamlessly with the Prep School Head and Prep School SLT. 

The Senior Deputy Head is responsible for the efficient administration of the day-to-day operation of the Senior School, leading the professional development and performance management of the Senior School teaching staff, managing pupil behaviour and organising key school events at the Senior School. In addition, the role also carries an important outward-facing role in promoting Framlingham to feeder schools, parents and the wider market-place. The Senior Deputy Head is expected to work closely with the Marketing Manager and the Director of Admissions to build the College’s reputation and appeal in a competitive boarding and day market. 

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Supporting the Principal in all aspects of the College’s leadership, management and strategic development.

• Bringing vision and creativity to the working culture of Framlingham College.

• Bringing insight and oversight into all key pastoral, academic and co-curricular developments across the College, chairing meetings and leading working groups with a focus on connecting colleagues across the two sites and empowering all staff to contribute.

• Deputising for the Principal in her absence.

2. People and Organisational Leadership

Responsible for: 

• All aspects of the day-to-day running of the Senior School in conjunction with the Deputy Heads Academic, Pastoral and Co-curricular.

• Staff absence and welfare in line with current policy and in liaison with the Director of People.

• Staff conduct: dealing with concerns, complaints, grievances about / between staff which may result in formal action, ensuring compliance with College policy and procedure at all times.

• Line management of the Teacher Training Coordinator.

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Click 'Quick Apply' and once fully completed please submit your application, ensuring a covering letter is included the Supporting Statement section.

Closing date: Monday 31st January

First Round Interviews: w/c TBC

Framlingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.