Join Our Team as a Deputy Head at Norfolk House School!
Norfolk House School, a vibrant co-educational prep school, is seeking an outstanding and dedicated Deputy Head with responsibility for Pastoral Care to join our senior leadership team. As Deputy Head, you will play a crucial role in driving the strategic vision of the school, working alongside the Headmistress to shape and implement the school’s values, ensuring that every pupil thrives academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.
The ideal candidate will have been a part of a Senior Leadership Team and is now looking for the next step in their career. They will have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, as well as having excellent communication skills to build positive relationships with staff, students, and parents. Above all, they will be dedicated to working in a nurturing environment where children are at the heart of everything the school does.
In addition to a competitive salary, staff members enjoy benefits such as private medical insurance, complimentary lunch, and secure parking. This post, while involving some teaching, incorporates ample non-contact time for management responsibilities.
At Norfolk House School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As part of our recruitment process, applicants will undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We may also conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates and request details of their online profiles.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are stated in full in the job description.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
To apply, please submit your application to Sarah Graham at info@norfolkhouseschool.co.uk by Wednesday 26th February, 12 noon.
In your covering letter, kindly specify the subjects you specialise in or feel most passionate about teaching.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
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