Millfield Prep School is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Academic to join their team. The candidate must have energy, enthusiasm, expertise, ambition and warmth in abundance, with the ability to inspire those around them to provide the very best academic offering for pupils of all abilities.
Millfield Prep is a fantastic place to work. We want every pupil, whatever their ability, to receive an academic grounding that provides just the right amount of stretch or support to enable them to love learning, to reach their own potential and to be perfectly prepared for their transition to Millfield. For the right person this role will be a hugely interesting, exciting and rewarding post.
About Us
Millfield Prep offers an exceptional, all-round educational experience that puts the individual at the centre, in order to develop and discover their brilliance. Nestled in the beautiful Somerset countryside beneath Glastonbury Tor, Millfield Prep is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2-13, founded in 1945. We provide the ideal environment in which to grow up, foster a love of learning and create lifelong childhood memories. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional, all-round education where every child can discover their passions. Our fundamental belief is that every child is unique and that they all have their own special talents which they enjoy and excel at and which we celebrate.
Benefits
We strongly believe in employee wellbeing and, as such, there are many benefits available including:
* All teachers are issued with an iPad as part of our mobile learning project
* Various opportunities for professional development
* Longer holidays than the maintained sector
* Fee concessions across the prep and senior school
* Free on-site parking
* Heavily subsidised lunches (of outstanding quality) and free refreshments are available throughout the day
If you are interested, an application form and further details are available from our website via the apply button.
Closing date: Noon on Friday 4 October 2024.
Longlist interviews will take place on Monday 7 October – Wednesday 9 October and shortlist interviews will take place Monday 18 November – Wednesday 20 November.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.