Deputy Head of Secondary

<div><h3>Job Description</h3><p>The Deputy Head of Secondary is a key executive leadership position within the school, working in close partnership with the Head of Secondary and Senior Leadership Team to drive academic excellence, operational effectiveness, and a positive culture of learning. The successful candidate may also hold a whole-school strategic responsibility, contributing to broader school improvement priorities.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Champion and actively promote the ethos, vision, and standards of excellence aligned with the GEMS Education Core Values.</li><li>Work closely with the Head of Secondary to develop and embed effective, innovative, and globally relevant teaching and learning practices.</li><li>Support the implementation of the school’s strategic vision for quality education and continuous improvement.</li><li>Ensure the integration of GEMS Core Values across all curricular and co-curricular programmes, fostering a culture of aspiration, respect, and inclusion.</li></ul><h3>Teaching, Learning and Curriculum</h3><ul><li>Lead the development of robust monitoring and evaluation systems to assess the quality of teaching and learning, and implement targeted improvement strategies where required.</li><li>Conduct needs-based lesson observations and performance reviews, providing focused developmental feedback aligned to school priorities.</li><li>Work collaboratively with Heads of Department and coordinators to ensure curriculum continuity, progression, and compliance with regulatory expectations.</li><li>Ensure the curriculum remains responsive to the needs of students while meeting required standards and content frameworks.</li></ul><h3>Staff Development and Leadership</h3><ul><li>Support the professional growth of staff through coaching, mentoring, and structured professional development aligned to time-bound improvement targets.</li><li>Chair meetings, lead working groups, and contribute to whole-school leadership initiatives.</li><li>Build leadership capacity across the Secondary phase, contributing to succession planning and talent development.</li></ul><h3>Student Experience And Enrichment</h3><ul><li>Oversee the effective provision of support programmes, enrichment activities, educational visits, assemblies, and special events that enhance student learning and wellbeing.</li><li>Work with pastoral and inclusion teams to ensure a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.</li></ul><h3>Community Engagement and Operations</h3><ul><li>Develop strong partnerships with parents and the wider community through clear, consistent communication and engagement initiatives.</li><li>Liaise with the Registrar regarding admissions processes, including student induction, assessment, and transition arrangements.</li><li>Support the organisation of Parent–Teacher meetings, school events, charity initiatives, and wider GEMS network programmes.</li></ul><h3>Strategic and Operational Leadership</h3><ul><li>Contribute to budget planning and resource management, ensuring effective deployment of staffing and facilities.</li><li>Undertake a teaching allocation and other professional duties as delegated by the Head of Secondary and Senior Leadership Team.</li><li>Ensure all GEMS policies, procedures, and professional expectations are consistently implemented.</li><li>Demonstrate flexibility and commitment, recognising that senior leadership responsibilities may extend beyond the typical school day.</li><li>Attend leadership meetings and serve on committees as required.</li><li>Carry out any additional duties reasonably assigned by direct or dotted-line managers.</li></ul><h3>Skills</h3><p>Required qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in education or another relevant field with a teaching qualification</li><li>Previous experience in a senior leadership role</li><li>NPQH or other relevant senior leadership qualifications (desirable)</li></ul><p>GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.</p></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr