Pre-prep School Deputy Head

**Runnymede College**
Spain**Job type**:

Full Time, Permanent**Start date**:

01 September 202515 August 2025**Job overview**:

- Runnymede College is a prestigious British International school located in Spain, offering high-quality education following the British National Curriculum.

We are currently seeking a full-time Pre-Prep School Deputy Head to join our dedicated team in September 2025 or January 2026.Pre-Prep School Deputy Head - Job DescriptionResponsible to: Pre-Prep School Head

Key Internal Relationships: Headmaster, Assistant Head, Head of Prep School,Prep School Deputy Heads, Deputy Head Timetable, SENCO, Heads of Department, Head of Staff Development1. Purpose of the role:
To provide a safe, secure and well-organised environment that enables children to thrive as independent learners and engaged, considerate members of the school community. The Deputy Head will be responsible for leading the pastoral provision for Pre-prep School pupils, including safeguarding the wellbeing and safety of pupils. and overseeing a proactive PSHE programme.They will work closely with the Pre-prep School Headmistress and other senior staff to tailor a consistent approach to pastoral care for pupils from Pre Nursery to Year 3.

The Deputy Head will also be responsible for promoting a vibrant and stimulating academic culture within the Pre-Prep School, working to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning. They will be actively involved in overseeing teaching and learning practice through Pre-Nursery to Year 3, focusing leadership in Years 1, 2 and 3, and SEND.2. Main responsibilities:
i.) Strategic direction- Establish a consistent approach to pastoral care which unites the year groups within the Pre-Prep School
- Oversee Pre-Prep School curriculum which meets the needs of all Pre-Prep School pupils and equips them with the skills needed to make successful transitions between Year groups.
- To develop, implement and regularly review pastoral and academic policies for the Pre-Prep School which meet British School Overseas minimum standards
- To work alongside the other DSLs and Head of the Pre-Prep School to keep abreast of changes in Safeguarding regulations and advise the Senior Leadership Team on matters of compliance
- To support the Headmaster in teacher recruitment.
- To contribute to the School Development Plan
- To work with the Deputy Head timetable and the Head of Pre-prep school on the development of a school timetable.
- Inform the School Leadership Team of current research, trends and issues relevant to the academic life and pastoral care in the Pre-prep School to facilitate future planning

ii). Leadership & Management- Line manage class teachers and teaching assistants, including monitoring of teacher performance, schemes of work and conducting weekly meetings.
- Participate in whole school Senior Leadership meetings
- Assist the Head of Pre-prep school in inspection preparation
- To oversee the induction of new Pre-Prep School staff, alongside the Head of Staff Development
- Organise and manage the academic calendar in the Pre-prep School, including assessments, reporting and parents’ evenings
- Assist the Head of Pre-prep with the staff duty rota and staff cover
- To take overall responsibility for the pastoral provision for pupils
- Provide guidance for staff in the planning of trips and visits and ensure implementation of the School’s Trips & Visits Policy
- To provide support for school events, including assemblies and parents’ evenings

iii.) Safeguarding- To be a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Pre-Prep School.

1. acting as a support to staff on safeguarding matters and keeping staff aware of child protection procedures;2. managing referrals: liaising promptly with schools, external agencies, the Police and other authorities as appropriate;3. keeping the Headmaster and Deputy DSLs informed of safeguarding issues;4. undergoing training in child protection (level 2 and level 3) every two years, and being able to put that training into practice;- Oversee Safeguarding training of Pre-prep School staff and work with other DSLs to maintain training records and ensure that all staff are fully aware of mandatory policies and the Staff Code of Conduct
- Ensure accurate and timely records of safeguarding concerns are logged on MyConcern
- To work with the DSLs and SENCOs to maintain a register of vulnerable pupils register and ensure this information is communicated effectively to relevant staff.
- Ensure that safeguarding training is included as part of the induction of members of new staff

iv). Monitoring and reporting behaviour- Oversee the Pre-prep School rewards system, facilitating opportunities for celebration of pupil successes.
- Maintain high standards of positive behaviour among the pupils and have due regard for their health and safety both on the school premises and when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere
- To take overall responsibility for pupil d