Deputy Head

4 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom AD WARRIOR Full time

Deputy Head

Location: Oxford

Salary: Competitive

Starting September 2025

The College School, founded in 1480, is one of the country's leading independent day schools.

The Role

The Deputy Head Academic is one of the five members of the School's Senior Team (the other four are: Master, Usher, Bursar and Deputy Head Education Development). 

The Deputy Head (Academic) leads and manages academic matters in the School, particularly in regard to curriculum and timetable, assessment and reporting, pupil progress and examinations. 

They also lead the school's preparations for inspections by ISI. They share the line management of Heads of Department with the Deputy Head Education Development, and work closely with them on teaching and learning and staff development. 

The Deputy Head Academic plays a key role in the recruitment of teachers and the admission of pupils.

The Deputy Head Academic will have a proven track record of commitment to and an understanding of academic leadership, along with experience of managing, coordinating and developing the work of teaching and support staff.

As a member of the school's Senior Team, they will attend a wide range of school meetings and governor committees, and play a key role in the development and implementation of whole school strategy.

The role attracts a timetable remission of around 80% and is not subject-specific. Given the scope of the role it is expected that the postholder will seek promotion to Headship in due course.

Key Responsibilities

Curriculum, Staffing and Timetable

  • Leadership of curriculum development in the Senior School
  • Oversight of the work of the Junior School Deputy Head Academic with regard to the Junior School curriculum
  • Line management of the Director of Studies in the analysis of pupil subject choices, staffing needs, space needs and the creation of the school timetable
  • Oversight of advertisements and procedures for the recruitment of teachers
    • In conjunction with the Deputy Head Education Development, leadership of teaching and learning, specifically within the context of a highly academically selective school

Examinations

  • Leadership of all matters relating to the provision of public exams – compliance with JCQ/CAIE regulations, access arrangements, special consideration, post results services
  • In conjunction with the Director of Studies, leadership and management of internal exams
  • Analysis of results of public exams, and leadership of the response to public exam results with teachers, pupils and parents
  • In conjunction with the Director of Studies and Heads of Year, analysis of results of internal exams

Pupil Progress, Assessments and Reports

  • Leadership and management of the school's academic calendar for exams, assessments, reports and parents evenings
  • Oversight and analysis of pupil baseline data
  • Leadership of the Heads of Year with regard to pupil progress data analysis
  • Leadership of the school's work with pupils and parents where there are concerns about the underperformance of a pupil
  • In conjunction with the Registrar, oversight of admissions processes and analysis of the academic performance of applicants

Strategic Leadership

  • Work closely with the Master and Senior Team on strategic planning, especially how this relates to academic matters 
  • Attend all full board and most sub-committee governor meetings, contributing as appropriate to the role

Skills and Qualifications

  • take a keen interest in the welfare of pupils and show clear commitment to safeguarding children;
  • be a well-qualified graduate;
  • be a clear, logical thinker with the ability and confidence to make important decisions calmly and quickly; 
  • have a clear, inclusive and innovative vision for the strategic development of the school and the cohesion and wellbeing of its community
  • have experience in a leadership role, with clear evidence of positive strategic and operational impact in that role
  • have the ability to coordinate and support the work of colleagues at all levels
  • be open-minded, and have the ability to manage change and the capacity and willingness to work flexibly, including beyond the specific remit of this role, as an active member of the Senior Team
  • contribute fully to other areas of school life, such as games, music, drama, CCF or other activities
  • show sensitivity and discretion,
  • have a high profile/ high visibility and a sense of humour
  • have strong IT skills, including data handling and analysis 
  • have outstanding interpersonal skills and strong leadership qualities
  • have excellent written and spoken communication skills and communicate effectively with pupils, parents, staff and the local community;
  • have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a wider team;
  • display a high level of attention to detail;
  • be willing to take part in continuing professional development;
  • respond positively to feedback.
  • plan and teach lessons in an engaging manner with evident enthusiasm
  • support the progress of all pupils by taking a role in departmental support, enrichment and partnerships sessions;
  • set clear expectations for pupil behaviour within an encouraging classroom environment;

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to complete your application.

The College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school's pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation

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