A new and exciting opportunity at The Perse School has arisen for a Deputy Head – Community and Enrichment, to start in September 2026.

Community and Enrichment are core aspects of our provision.

By community we mean the School Community and the communities we serve. It is essential that The Perse community is a welcoming, inclusive environment where all can belong, flourish, and achieve their potentials.

By enrichment we mean enriching pupils with opportunities for personal development, enjoyment and the acquisition of inter and intra-personal skills. These transferable skills are essential for success and happiness in future life.

We are looking for a inspiring leader with a thorough understanding of public benefit, IE&D, transferable skills and extra-curricular provision and how they can be developed. The role will include leadership and management of our existing public benefit programmes, the extra-curricular programme, Pupil Voice, and the school’s IE&D programmes.

The Deputy Head (Community and Enrichment) will be supported by the Assistant Head (IE&D) and the Assistant Head (Extra-Curricular & Partnerships).

Perse Deputy Heads are expected to teach around 25% of a full teacher timetable. Deputy Head salaries are competitive and commensurate with their roles and responsibilities; they are set annually by the Governors’ Senior Staff Salaries Committee.

The Perse enjoys a prestigious reputation and values a mixed approach to teaching and learning. We aim to respect tradition and innovation, industry and fun, and academic and personal growth. All teachers and pupils are required to demonstrate all-round excellence and contribute to the academic, pastoral and extra-curricular life of the school.

At The Perse School, we value the well-being of all staff and offer a supportive environment that balances professional ambitions with personal growth, opportunity and work-life balance.

Further details including how to apply can be obtained from our website: https://www.perse.co.uk/work-with-us/

Closing date: Tuesday 3rd February at 9.00am. Interviews will be held on Thursday 12th February.

The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Safer Recruitment

The Perse School recognises that an important element in safeguarding our pupils is a robust recruitment process that incorporates measures to deter, reject or identify people who might abuse children, or who are otherwise unsuited to work with them. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations). All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.