Job Summary: We seek an experienced candidate for the post of Deputy Head (Academic) to join us from September 2025. The successful candidate will oversee the academic curriculum, manage department and faculty heads, oversee the monitoring and tracking of student attainment, and ensure staffing levels are suitable and sufficient for delivering an extensive range of subjects across the school.
About You: The candidate will be an innovative and creative thinker with a demonstrable track record of successful leadership experience. They will be a compelling communicator with a strong strategic vision for the school's academic offerings. They will possess the gravitas and collegiality to work well with a committed staff team, Governors, and external stakeholders. A genuine resonance with Sidcot's Quaker values and ethos and a commitment to a holistic and well-rounded education are also desirable.
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Deputy Head (Academic) Candidate Information
Sidcot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.