Deputy Head (Academic)

Prince's Mead is a happy and thriving co-educational IAPS day preparatory school in Hampshire, with 290 children on roll. Set on a beautiful site near the City of Winchester, the school is housed in an impressive Grade II listed Georgian manor house with spectacular views over the Itchen Valley. This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our SLT, drive the academic heart of the school and have an exciting impact on all elements of teaching and learning throughout the school. The Deputy Head (Academic) (DHA) will have a deep understanding of pedagogy and its application in a variety of educational contexts, leading efforts to identify and implement emerging best practices in education. The DHA will take a leading role in developing the school’s delivery of a tailored education, putting children’s academic progress at the centre of everything they do. They will be the lead teacher for the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate (PSB) and liaise with all stakeholders to enable this framework to be fully embedded throughout the school. They will also work carefully on the development of teaching staff through continued professional development and the personal development process (appraisal) to identify areas for improvement and developing strategies to address them. They will ensure that parents and guardians are kept informed about their child’s progress and academic performance. They will oversee the development and implementation of pupil reports that accurately reflect each pupil’s progress and academic attainment. The DHA will be responsible for organising and facilitating school parents’ evenings to ensure that these events provide opportunity for parents to meet their child’s teachers to discuss their child’s progress, strengths and areas for improvement. Effective communication with parents is essential for creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. Please see the attached job advert and description for full details. As an equal opportunities employer, Prince’s Mead is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Prince’s Mead. Prince’s Mead puts at the centre of its operation the safeguarding of the pupils of the school. There is a commitment to keep safeguarding at the forefront of every employee and volunteer’s mind. We encourage a culture of challenge, not just to act when there is a need, but also in the way we think, to ensure the risks of harm to the pupils’ individual welfare are minimised. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment. We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account. Application Process

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 31st January. Longlist

interviews will take place on

the morning of Thursday 6th February and on the morning and afternoon of Friday 7th February. Shortlist

interviews will take place on

the morning of

Thursday 27th February and on the morning and afternoon of Friday 28th February. Applicants are asked to complete the school’s application form provided (it’s important to include two named referees), as well as a covering letter (no more than one side of A4). The letter of application should offer a personal insight into the skills and aspirations of the candidate. Prince’s Mead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. At the

longlist

stage, applicants will be interviewed by the Headmaster, as well as other members of the Senior Leadership Team. They will also be given a tour of the school. At the

shortlist

stage we will ask candidates to take an Assembly, deliver a lesson, meet members of our School Council, perform an in-tray exercise and have a further interview with the Headmaster and one of our Governors. Please email your completed application form and covering letter to: recruitment@princesmeadschool.org.uk If you were to be longlisted , please indicate at the end of your covering letter, your preference for an interview on the morning of Thursday 6th February or the morning or afternoon of Friday 7th February. We will endeavour to meet this preference but cannot guarantee your preferred date. Job Summary

Location: Prince's Mead School, Worthy Park House, Kings Worthy, Winchester Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. There are further benefits including: pension, free lunch and tea and onsite parking. Prince's Mead School Worthy Park House Kings Worthy Winchester Hampshire SO21 1AN England

http://www.princesmeadschool.org.uk

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