Senior Deputy Head

2 weeks ago


United Kingdom Independent Schools'​ Bursars Association Full time

Sir William Perkins’s School is seeking an outstanding Senior Deputy Head to join us at this exciting time in our history. As we approach our tricentenary year in 2025, we are developing our strategy for the future, and this new role will be instrumental in the delivery of our ambitious aims.

The successful candidate will be working under the direction of the Head and will contribute effectively to the School’s strategic development plan, providing leadership and direction to colleagues across the organisation.

The successful candidate will have the scope to develop the finer details of the remit of this exciting role, affording them the opportunity to work to their strengths with the aim of supporting the strategic aims of the organisation.

This person will hold overall responsibility for all aspects of the day-to-day running of the School, whilst maintaining and developing the School’s ethos and values. They will be able to work effectively with individuals at all levels and operate with purpose, integrity, enthusiasm and emotional intelligence. Working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, they will deputise for the Head in any capacity deemed suitable and will be a credible ambassador for the School.

The role is likely to suit a talented strategic thinker, a motivated, hard-working educator. Someone with a practical eye for implementation of detail, used to working in a fast-paced environment and can think on their feet, who is looking for an exciting and fulfilling position that will be the perfect final step to an eventual move into headship.

The School is on an exciting journey, and this is a new role within the Senior Leadership Team, in which the successful candidate will work with the Business Director, the Deputy Head Academic, the Deputy Head Pastoral, and the Director of Marketing and Admissions to assist the Head in providing high-level strategic thinking to shape the development of the School. 

About us

Sir William Perkins’s School is a high-performing, academically selective, independent girls’ school for approximately 600 students aged 11 – 18 years. The Head is both a member of HMC and GSA. It is located on an attractive 12- acre site situated on the outskirts of Chertsey, a two-minute walk from the railway station and very near to the junction of the M3 and M25.

Safeguarding Sir William Perkins’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

An online application should be completed which should include a personal statement. 

Closing date for applications:  Sunday 10 March 2024 at midnight 

Interview dates:  To be confirmed. Likely to take place during the week of 18 March 2024.

Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Job Summary

10/03/2024

Location:

KT16 9BN

Competitive

Sir William Perkins's School
Guildford Road
Chertsey
Surrey
KT16 9BN
England

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