Deputy Head Academic

Durham School provides a first-class all-around educational experience. All pupils, from age 3 through to 18, enjoy the equality of opportunity necessary to fulfill their potential, are well-prepared for further education and have the confidence to face an ever-changing global environment. To ensure this, Durham School provides a broad and balanced curriculum of GCSEs, iGCSEs and A-Levels and places great emphasis on giving pupils the flexibility to choose the curriculum which best suits them. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Deputy Head Academic

Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

The Deputy Head Academic is a key member of the Prep Senior Leadership Team, responsible for leading and managing the day-to-day academic provision of the Prep School and promoting excellence in teaching and learning, in line with the School’s values, ethos and educational philosophy

Working collaboratively with the Head of Prep, Year Group Leads, Learning Enrichment Team and teaching staff, the Deputy Head Academic will oversee curriculum, assessment and pupil progress from Little Durham to Year 6, promoting clear progression across Prep and effective transition into Senior School.

The Deputy Head Academic will combine excellent academic organisation with an in-depth understanding of curriculum, assessment and effective pedagogy. They will play a key role in curriculum development, the effective use of assessment and data, professional learning, and developing the capacity of middle leaders as the School continues to grow.