Deputy Head of Prep Academic
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
4/25/2025
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Employer Streatham & Clapham High School - GDST Location London, Greater London Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time Salary Competitive
Posted 25th April 2025 Start Date 1st September 2025 Expires 9th May 2025 11:59 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 1st September 2025 Job ID 1479406
Start Date 1st September 2025
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Required: September 2025 or January 2026
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to play a vital role in developing the academic and strategic vision of Streatham and Clapham Prep School.
As a key member of our Prep Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for teaching, learning and academic outcomes and making key contributions to the development and implementation of the school’s strategic development plan, ensuring our academic policies and strategies enable every pupil to thrive.
When necessary, you will deputise for the Head of Prep, managing the school effectively in their absence, as well as overseeing and organising daily staff cover across the school. In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will also be expected to teach a reduced timetable.
You will be an expert in academic leadership, who has the vision and ability to inspire others and implement effective strategic development and change. You will demonstrate strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to resolve challenging and complex situations. Excellent teaching skills are essential, whilst previous experience in a Deputy or Assistant Head role would be advantageous.
About Streatham & Clapham High School
Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.
Benefits
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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Safeguarding Statement
Streatham & Clapham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. To learn more about the school’s Safeguarding Procedures, and other policies, please refer to our Policies and Procedures section of this website.
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Posted 25th April 2025 Start Date 1st September 2025 Expires 9th May 2025 11:59 AM Contract Type Permanent Start Date 1st September 2025 Job ID 1479406
Start Date 1st September 2025
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Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Required: September 2025 or January 2026
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced leader to play a vital role in developing the academic and strategic vision of Streatham and Clapham Prep School.
As a key member of our Prep Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for teaching, learning and academic outcomes and making key contributions to the development and implementation of the school’s strategic development plan, ensuring our academic policies and strategies enable every pupil to thrive.
When necessary, you will deputise for the Head of Prep, managing the school effectively in their absence, as well as overseeing and organising daily staff cover across the school. In addition to your leadership responsibilities, you will also be expected to teach a reduced timetable.
You will be an expert in academic leadership, who has the vision and ability to inspire others and implement effective strategic development and change. You will demonstrate strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to resolve challenging and complex situations. Excellent teaching skills are essential, whilst previous experience in a Deputy or Assistant Head role would be advantageous.
About Streatham & Clapham High School
Streatham & Clapham High School is a vibrant, exciting and fulfilling place in which to work. The School is characterised by a warm, welcoming and supportive atmosphere. New colleagues are supported through a personalised induction programme.
Benefits
As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Competitive salaries and pay progression
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Training grants for qualifications
- Generous pension schemes
- Free life assurance benefit
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time
- Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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Deputy Head of Prep Academic (1)
Safeguarding Statement
Streatham & Clapham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. To learn more about the school’s Safeguarding Procedures, and other policies, please refer to our Policies and Procedures section of this website.
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