DEPUTY HEADTEACHER: CURRICULUM AND ACADEMICS

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DEPUTY HEADTEACHER: CURRICULUM AND ACADEMICS

Job Reference: schooltalent/TP/15867/1709

Number of Positions: 1

Contract Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: Oval Way, Gerrards Cross

Closing Date: 24/03/2025

Department: Thorpe House School

The Role About Thorpe House School

Thorpe House School is an all-through independent school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, teaching boys aged 4-16 with a Co-Educational Sixth Form. The Lower School (up to Year 6) operates on its own site and the Middle School and the Upper School (Years 7 to 11) are based on the main site. Our co-educational Sixth Form is based in the heart of Gerrards Cross in its own building which is only minutes walk from our main site. The school has excellent facilities including a seven-acre games field, covered swimming pool and a new multi-purpose hall offering additional classroom space and increased indoor sporting opportunities.

Vision: Our educational approach encourages students to achieve to the best of their potential but also be responsible members of their local and global community. We provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing environment with small classes, excellent pastoral care and welcoming staff who work in partnership with parents. Kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience are traditional values that we expect the students to adhere to and our school motto highlights the importance of hard work and tenacity.

ISI report: "Pupils' personal development is excellent, in accordance with the aims of the school, and is supported by high levels of care and strong welfare procedures. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other's differences and collaborate very well when working together. Older pupils develop supportive relationships with younger pupils. Staff provide excellent support and guidance and pupils say that they are very happy in school and value the help and support they receive. Pupils' keen interest in being responsible citizens is evident in their strong charitable giving."