DEPUTY HEAD ACADEMIC (PREP) Permanent / Full-time Competitive salary Required for April 2025 or September 2025 for the right candidate STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents, and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities. This position offers an exciting opportunity to take an academic lead in one of the UK’s most successful independent girls’ schools. The Deputy Head Academic (Prep) reports directly to the Head of STAHS Prep and is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and operational running of academic life at the Prep School. The successful candidate will be an excellent primary practitioner with previous experience of successfully implementing academic initiatives. They will be excited by the STAHS Teach to 25 philosophy and will contribute enthusiastically to its development at the Prep School. This role is a full-time, permanent position with a start date of April 2025 or September 2025 for the right candidate. In return we offer: Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool* An extensive benefits package which includes free lunches, private healthcare, free life assurance Competitive salary and generous pension scheme Tuition fee remission for children of the employee* * Conditions apply Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 13 January 2025 Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 January 2025 The High 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 will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. WELCOME TO STAHS! We are very proud of our warm and vibrant community of ambitious young people, caring and talented staff and supportive alumni and parents. St Albans High School (we call it STAHS) is one of the country’s leading independent schools, offering a rich and diverse education to 1,150 pupils between the ages of four and 18. We are selective at all points of intake, and we are consistently ranked among the best independent schools in the UK. STAHS has close links with the diocese of St Albans through the Bishop and the Dean, the latter being an ex-officio governor of the School. We are affiliated to the Church of England, and we warmly welcome pupils and staff of all faiths or none. Renowned for both exceptional academic provision and extensive co-curricular opportunities, STAHS pupils leave school as happy, confident and well-rounded young people ready to make their mark on the world.
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