Deputy Head

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**WETHERBY PREPARATORY SCHOOL MARYLEBONE - W1**

**Boys’ School (7 - 13 years, 380 on roll). Independent Preparatory (IAPS)**

Wetherby Preparatory School is recruiting for a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Deputy Head from September 2024.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**The post holder will be required to**:

- Represent the School in the absence of the Headmaster;
- See Prospective Parents and present the school in a positive manner;
- See Current Parents and deal suitably and positively with any issues raised;
- Contribute to the day to day running and administration of the school, having regard to the quality of its pastoral, academic and extra-curricular life;
- Have a day to day concern for the appearance and tone of the school, including particularly the behaviour, discipline and attitude of the pupils;
- Undertake all teaching, administrative and leadership tasks as are delegated by the Headmaster;
- Co-ordinate staff induction, including ECTs, as well as all staff CDP;
- As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), you would be responsible for safeguarding and child protection (including online safety);
- Ensure the smooth running of all School events, such as Prize Giving, the Carol Service, Open Days and Parents’ Evenings;
- Assist in the production of all policy documents;
- To contribute to and participate in the recruitment of new teaching staff as required by the Headmaster.
- Liaise with Assistant Heads/Heads of Year, Form Tutors and Class Teachers regarding pastoral and academic matters;
- Have responsibility for sustaining and promoting the ethos, dedication and morale of the Staff Room;
- Abide by the objectives and targets of the school, and follow the procedures and practices utilised in all aspects of the work, including computerised and manual systems and the maintenance of relevant records;
- Fulfil personal requirements where appropriate with regard to school policies and procedures, particularly safeguarding, health and safety, equal opportunities, customer care and promotion of the school’s core values.

Interviews will take place on week commencing 18th March 2024

**About Wetherby Preparatory School**

Wetherby Preparatory School is an independent, selective day school for boys aged 7 to 13. The prep school first opened in central London in 2004 and has 380 pupils on roll. The school’s motto is “Participes Civitatis” (being part of a community).

**Headteacher**

**Mark White**

**Values and vision**

Wetherby Preparatory School has developed a reputation over the years as one of the most sought-after prep schools for boys in Central London. We attribute that success, of course, to a meticulously planned academic curriculum, which sees our boys continue their senior education at some of the most prestigious schools, but then there is our extraordinary range of sporting, club and excursion opportunities, which introduces our boys to such varied experiences, endowing them with the life skills to address new challenges with a spirit of optimism and flexibility of outlook. We promote a “can do” culture at our school, one in which boys are equipped with a value system that serves and supports them throughout their time with us and well into the future, helping them to become the well-balanced, responsible young men that they do.

But, this is not achieved by us in isolation. We believe strongly in a “Wetherby Community”. A productive relationship between parents and school is integral to our boys’ success story. We do not wish to keep our parents at arm’s length, indeed we welcome your engagement with us. Being a Wetherby parent is just as important as being a Wetherby boy and we look forward to meeting you and getting to know you over the years to come.

ISI Report

“Pupil’s personal development is excellent. Relationships between staff and pupils are of the highest quality. As they progress through the school, pupils learn to be tolerant, courteous and considerate of others. Behaviour is usually excellent. The boys are extremely proud of their school. They are confident in their own abilities and aspire to excellence in all areas of school life. Excellent pastoral care is provided by all staff, both teaching and non-teaching, which contributes most effectively to the pupils’