The role
Uppingham School is looking for an experienced teacher with excellent leadership skills to play a key role in the smooth running of our newly established Lower School.
In September 2025, Uppingham will introduce a Lower School House for Year 7 and Year 8 pupils, joining our existing provision of fourteen boarding houses and one day house. As Head of the Lower School, you will oversee the operational management of the House, providing a stimulating and engaging environment to ensure our first cohort of 11+ entry candidates are well supported during their first years of secondary education.
To achieve this, you will oversee a range of areas including safeguarding, regulatory compliance and pastoral care. This will involve:
* Ensuring that lower school pupils’ academic development is monitored and supported, such that all children make strong progress
* Providing staff and pupils with a clear statement of their roles and responsibilities within the lower school, including policies and procedures for child safeguarding
* Instilling a safeguarding culture within the lower school to ensure a safe and fully compliant environment
* Assuming responsibility for Fire Safety and Health and Safety in the Lower School
* Line managing the Team of Lower School Staff
* Ensuring the highest standards of pupil behaviour, welfare and care
Your role will be key to the orderly and effective manageme...