Deputy Head Academic at St Andrew’s School

The Deputy Head Academic is expected to be enthusiastic, qualified professional who wish to be fully involved in all areas of school life and has a clear understanding of academic provision and management systems ideally in a Prep School setting within a Christian context.

Skills and Attributes

• A strong personal empathy with the School’s Christian ethos
• Proactive, sound judgement combined with the highest standards of personal integrity, energy, stamina, resilience, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour
• Ability to work dynamically and flexibly as part of a leadership team, to show initiative and imagination and the ability to inspire others
• The presence, intellect, tact and credibility to represent the Prep School at all levels and to a variety of audiences, both internal and external
• Vision, creativity, imagination, and academic curiosity combined with the ability to operate at a strategic level
• First class oral and written communication and presentation skills
• High levels of discretion and confidentiality
• The ability to manage and prioritize a diverse workload, to meet deadlines, and to work calmly under pressure
• Impressive personal presence and presentation
• Highly literate and numerate, excellent in the use of IT and with a keen eye for detail
• High work standards evidenced by a consistently thorough detailed and organised approach

Responsibilities

• Promoting the Christian ethos of the School
• Deputising for the Head when required
• Leading and implementing the School’s academic strategy
• Developing and improving the overall quality of academic education in the School
• Overseeing the development and implementation of academic management systems
• Facilitating the integration of the academic lives of the Senior and Preparatory Schools