The new Deputy Head will join us in the new academic year as we launch our new boarding house, Leeford Lodge, our new teaching spaces at our Senior site and our Outdoor Learning and Green Curriculum focus at the Prep site. This is an ideal time to join our team and contribute to our 2030 School Development Plan.
Our new Deputy Head Academic and Sixth Form will lead on the strategic development of an engaging and effective whole school curriculum that supports the achievement of all children. This role will involve leading our Academic Heads of Department to quality assure the curriculum, teaching, learning and student outcomes at the Senior School and Sixth Form. They will also work closely with the Head of Prep to develop our ‘Connected Curriculum’ at Years 5 – 8 and ensure cohesion and continuity of the whole school curriculum, supporting smooth academic transitions for our students across all key stages.
The Deputy Head Academic and Sixth Form will demonstrate a particular passion for the benefit of Sixth Form school life and will focus on developing our Sixth Form curriculum, attainment and student experience. They will be based at both our Martlet House Sixth Form Centre and Battle Abbey site so they can work closely with the Sixth Form staff teams and student leaders to develop further our excellent offering and local school links.
To ensure that we fully prepare students for life beyond the Abbey, the Deputy Head Academic will also strategically design and develop a whole school literacy, numeracy and digital learning strategy and review our Feedback policy. We know one of the keys for continued academic and personal success is to be able to both receive and give constructive feedback and the Deputy Head Academic will develop an innovative combined school and home approach to this. Key areas students will receive feedback on will be on how to develop their literacy, numeracy and digital skills. This is to ensure they can flourish in their chosen careers and are also able to maintain their wellbeing in day-to-day life by successfully navigating and utilizing emerging technologies.