Deputy Head Academic

Deputy Head Academic (Senior School)Start Time: August 2026 Job Purpose The Deputy Head Academic (DHA) is the senior leader responsible for securing high academic standards, curriculum coherence, assessment integrity and strong examination outcomes across Years 7–13. The DHA holds strategic accountability for academic standards. Operational implementation is delivered through Heads of Department and relevant Assistant Headteachers, including the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning, who will lead the operational execution of key areas within this framework. In a context where approximately 80% of students do not have English as their first language, the DHA holds explicit strategic accountability for ensuring that academic progress and examination performance are fully supported by high-quality and strategically aligned EAL provision. The DHA also holds oversight of the Senior School admissions testing programme and line management responsibility for examinations administration, ensuring compliance, integrity and operational capacity. The role is strategic, systemic and focused on standards. The DHA owns academic accountability; operational delivery is led through delegated senior and middle leaders. Reporting Line Reports to: Principal Line manages: Heads of Department (Senior School subjects) Head of EAL Academic Data/Assessment Lead (if applicable) Timetabling Manager Examinations Officer (internal and external exams) Works closely with: Vice Principal (Operations) Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning Director of Upper Senior and Sixth Form Director of Pastoral Care and Parental Communication DSL/SEND Core Responsibilities 1. Academic Standards & Outcomes (Years 7–13) The DHA holds ultimate accountability for academic outcomes at IGCSE and A Level. The DHA will: Lead post-results analysis and strategic improvement planning. Ensure credible and accurate predicted grades. Oversee department performance review structures. Monitor value-added per