Deputy Head job in Southampton, uk

DEPUTY HEAD (PASTORAL)

Required for September 2015

Following the retirement of Mrs Jane Thomas as Deputy Head, we wish to appoint another outstanding individual for this critical role. The successful candidate will have significant management experience and first rate leadership, management and communication skills. You will report to the Head as his principal deputy and will share with him the responsibility for promoting the vision, ethos and values of this leading HMC independent day school.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for and will manage the pastoral system throughout the School.  A clear focus on the promotion of the School as a centre of educational excellence, particularly with regard to the maintaining of high academic standards, co-curricular achievement and pastoral welfare is essential.

King Edward’s has its own generous salary scale and private medical insurance is offered.

Further details and application forms are available from our website: http://www.kes.hants.sch.uk/job-opportunities
or contact the Head’s PA on 023 8079 9204 or email: hm@kes.hants.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Friday 24 October 2014.

King Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service and past employers (where applicable).