The successful applicant will have a high degree of digital literacy but will act upon evidence-based pedagogy. Their understanding of how to teach highly intelligent and aspirational young people in an effective and inspiring way, will be matched by a desire to keep their own and their colleagues’ pedagogical skills and knowledge as up-to-date as possible.

Our Assistant Head (Academic) will be expected to incorporate the best digital innovations (both those already implemented at Hampton and ideas from other educational settings), to evaluate their efficacy, and to ensure that they are integrated across academic departments in a consistent manner. They will work closely with our Information Technology department to integrate successful digital learning strategies into our existing educational provision.

This is rare opportunity to become part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) at one of the country’s most socially diverse, high-achieving and joyful independent schools. We see it as of paramount importance to appoint the right person to join a highly motivated, collegial and happy SLT, which currently comprises the following:

The Headmaster, four Deputy Heads, three Assistant Heads, the Bursar, and the Deputy Bursar. Other senior colleagues, for example the Development Director and Head of Admissions and Marketing regularly join SLT meetings to discuss relevant agenda items.

Additionally, the appointed candidate will be a member of the leadership team for the Hampton School Trust, which includes Hampton and Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep. This group meets regularly and involves those mentioned above as well as the Hampton Pre-Prep and Prep Headmaster.

The advertised post will suit an innovative, enthusiastic and dynamic teacher with a proven record of excellence in school leadership, probably at middle management level, along with outstanding administrative and communication skills. The appointee must subscribe fully to Hampton’s distinctive ethos, and understand how academic study, pastoral care and co-curricular activities contribute equally within it.

Our SLT meets regularly and members are involved in strategic planning, marketing and recruitment as well as general School operations, management and leadership. SLT members are required to be flexible in responding to situations outside their defined remit, although there is clarity of responsibilities and delegation. The specific duties of the successful candidate within the team will depend on their strengths and aptitudes, but are likely to include those outlined below.

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