Deputy School Director

Job overview

Aiglon College seeks to appoint a suitably qualified Deputy School Director to join the school from: August 2025.

The Deputy School Director is a key management and leadership position in the school, and is a pivotal member of the School Council (the leadership team). The Deputy School Director manages all academic aspects of the school as well as overseeing the leadership of all of the character education provisions (including, but not limited to, sports, expeditions, trips and visits, music, drama, and the extensive activities programme).

The Deputy School Director deputises for the School Director as and when required.

Additionally, the role is an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working alongside the School Director, CFO/COO, and other Deputy School Director. (The other Deputy School Director leads and manages school safeguarding, wellbeing and boarding functions.)

Candidates are expected to fully contribute to staff and student wellbeing across all aspects of our curriculum.

Deadline for applications: Monday 7 October 2024 09:00 British Summer Time (BST). Early applications are encouraged.

Please apply through our partner's platform Odgers Berndtson following the instructions in the attached PDF.

Applications sent by standard email will not be considered.

Aiglon College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

By submitting this application, I confirm that I am not currently disqualified from working with children and if I have been disqualified from working with children in the past I will undertake to discuss full details in writing.

The role of Deputy School Director is a key management and leadership position in the school, and they are a pivotal member of both the School Council (the leadership team) overseeing many aspects of the operational management and leadership of the School. The role is primarily concerned with the school's academic and character education management and leadership, with the other Deputy School Director leading and managing school safeguarding, wellbeing and boarding functions. Additionally, the Deputy School Director is an integral part of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT), working alongside the School Director, CFO/COO, and other Deputy School Director. Aiglon, distinguished by its philosophy and ethos, prioritises the holistic development of every child. As a school committed to character development and holistic education, we prioritise the student experience and ensure their wellbeing and safety, which are fundamental to their journey at Aiglon.