Deputy Head, Pastoral and Co-curricular

**Orchard House School**
Chiswick**Salary**:

According to experience**Job type**:

Full Time, Permanent**Start date**:

January 2026 (or April 2026)15 September 2025**Job overview**:
**Deputy head, Pastoral and Co-curricular**

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy head, Pastorand Co-curricular.

**The Role -** This is a full-time position for an enthusiastic person to assist in the general day-to-day running and organisation of the school and lead and manage all aspects of the extra curricular & co-curricular provision.

You will also be the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the whole school and be responsible for updating and maintaining the safeguarding policy.

**About Us**:

- Orchard House School has merged with Chiswick and Bedford Park Prep School and this is an outstanding opportunity for a dynamic and energetic person to join the team. Every member of staff at Orchard House School is committed to ensuring that we help pupils learn through innovative and passionate teaching in our supportive ‘family’ environment.

Orchard House is a leading co-educational prep school in West London. With small classes, dedicated teachers and an award-winning approach to pastoral care we have an excellent reputation for outstanding academic results and for nurturing the individual talents of each and every child.

Our excellent academic results see pupils heading to leading senior schools, both in London and beyond, and every year we achieve numerous awards in sport, music, art and drama, plus academic scholarships.

**Start date**:
**Salary** will be based on qualifications, experience and the successful applicant's ability to contribute to the life of the School.

For more information about Orchard House please visit
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References will be essential.

The school 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 previous employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants._ _

Orchard House School is an equal opportunities employer.

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**About**Orchard House School**:
**Orchard House School**
- 16 Newton Grove, Chiswick, London
W4 1LB
United Kingdom
- +44 20 8742 8544This highly successful and sought-after independent school for children aged 3 - 11 was established in 1915. The school has approximately 150 children. It is situated in a large, Grade II listed, Victorian house within a few minutes’ walk from Turnham Green Underground Station. The school is well known for its imaginative flair, its warm, nurturing ethos and its outstanding examination results. The school prepares boys for entry to preparatory departments of senior secondary schools at 7. Girls are prepared for entry to senior schools at 11. The school is run on the lines of a large family in a happy, homely atmosphere and enjoys the benefits of a stable, highly qualified and experienced staff. The school enjoys a high rate of success in scholarship and entrance examinations. We concentrate on children as individuals. Pupils receive a great deal of personal attention and guidance made possible by the excellent teacher/pupil ratios and the dedicated, professional staff. The school values the home-school partnership, working closely with parents in the best interest of the child.
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