Deputy Head

Deputy Head **Location**:Madrid, ES **Date**:31 Jan 2025 **Application closing date**: - Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. - In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment. - By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group. **ROLE SUMMARY**: King’s College School, La Moraleja, is part of the Inspired Group, a global network of leading schools. We provide an outstanding education for students from Pre Pre Nursery to Year 11, delivering the British National Curriculum along with Spanish curriculum elements. With a growing student body of approximately 900 pupils, our school is committed to academic excellence and the wellbeing of all students. Our recent BSO inspection rated us as "Excellent" in all areas, and we are proud to be recognized for our academic results, focus on wellbeing, and the successful implementation of the High Performance Learning Framework. King’s College School, La Moraleja, is seeking an experienced, dynamic and committed **Deputy Head to join our leadership team, starting on 1st September 2025.** **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**: - Provide leadership and guidance to the Heads of Primary, Secondary, and the Director of Studies, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision and objectives. - Oversee the development and continuous improvement of the school’s self-evaluation processes and quality assurance framework. - Lead and coordinate staff recruitment, allocation of resources, and professional development, with a focus on enhancing student achievement and wellbeing. - Ensure effective implementation of school procedures for the collection, analysis, and communication of student progress and attainment. - Work closely with senior leadership to maintain operational, academic, and pastoral excellence across both sites (Primary and Secondary). - Support the Head Teacher in shaping the school’s strategic direction and policies, translating these into effective practice across all areas of the school. **THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE**: - A Bachelor’s Degree (essential) and Qualified Teacher Status (essential). - Proven leadership experience in excellent schools, ideally within the British National Curriculum, both in the UK and internationally. - Strong knowledge of IGCSE and the British National Curriculum, including KS5. - Experience in line managing senior staff and supporting them in their leadership roles. - Expertise in recruitment, retention, and HR processes within a school context. - Ability to contribute to staff development and implement strategies for continuous improvement. - Strong communication skills in both English and Spanish (desirable). **Skills and Attributes**: - High-level organisational and strategic planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. - The ability to model high-quality teaching and leadership practices, supporting others to improve. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others. - Knowledge and understanding of school finances and resource management. - Ability to work under pressure, demonstrating flexibility where necessary. - A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. **SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT** - Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.