Start: April 2027
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Wimbledon High School is seeking an outstanding and experienced leader to join its Junior School as Deputy Head.
This is a key leadership role with broad responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the Junior School, alongside making a significant contribution to its strategic direction, teaching and learning, curriculum development and pupil outcomes. Working closely with the Head of Junior School and as part of the wider Senior Management Team, you will help ensure that every pupil benefits from exceptional care, an ambitious and engaging curriculum, and the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
You will take a leading role in the smooth running of the Junior School, deputising for the Head when required and working closely with the Junior Leadership Team. Responsibilities will span curriculum improvement, staff development, assessment and pupil progress, parent communications, admissions and transition, timetabling, events and the effective deployment of resources. You will also lead the Junior School Assessment Team, ensuring that attainment and progress data are used purposefully to inform teaching and support excellent outcomes for pupils.
We are looking for an inspiring and highly effective educational leader who combines excellent classroom practice with strong strategic, operational and people-management skills. You will have successful leadership and management experience, and a strong understanding of Junior School education and child development. You will be organised, adaptable and calm under pressure, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
If you want to play an influential role in the continued development of the Junior School, while contributing to the wider life and strategic ambitions of Wimbledon High School and the Girls’ Day School Trust, we would be delighted to hear from you.
About Wimbledon High School
Since 1880, Wimbledon High School GDST has been educating girls to go out into the world and make a difference. Our acclaimed pastoral programme GROW, enriching co-curricular opportunities, character-forging partnerships and our ‘playful scholarship’ approach to academic life make for a compelling environment where every individual can flourish and be herself. Located in the heart of Wimbledon, we are less than 20 minutes from central London.
Benefits
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• GDST Flexible Pension Plan
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season tickets
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
The closing date for applications will be 9am on Monday 19th October 2026.
Interview Dates:
Longlist Interviews will take place on Tuesday 3rd November 2026.
Shortlist Interviews will take place on Monday 9th November 2026.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. To be eligible for employment, candidates must provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.