Deputy Head (Academic)

• Locations

  Hammersmith, West London

• Salary

  Competitive plus attractive staff benefits package

• Sector

  Education

• Type

  Permanent

We are a school that values diversity and individual contribution, supporting and encouraging staff to pursue their interests and achieve their ambitions.

Following the internal promotion of our current Deputy Head (Academic) to the role of Senior Deputy Head, we have a truly exciting opportunity for a new Deputy Head (Academic) to join us and help lead the development of our academic strategy and future innovation. This role includes a clear focus on developing effective middle management throughout the School. An excellent communicator, you will be able to inspire confidence amongst pupils, parents and the teaching staff.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you must be committed to the school’s ethos and aims and to the school’s strategic direction. It is expected that you will play a full role in the Senior Leadership Team and, in close liaison with the Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Deputy Head (Co-Curricular and Operations), will contribute to the wider strategic development of the school and its educational development.

Although we would prefer to appoint for January 2025, we would consider delaying the appointment to September 2025 for the right candidate.

Further information about the School can be found at www.latymer-upper.org

To apply, access the full candidate brief and view our attractive staff benefits package, please visit our dedicated recruitment website

Closing date: 9am, 5 June 2024

First Stage interviews will take place on Thursday 13 June 2024.

Final interviews will take place during w/c 17 June 2024.

The School is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references.