An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) to join a highly successful, leading London day school.
At its heart, a UCS education enables individual pupils both in and out of the classroom to select from a wide range of opportunities for further personal development, in turn contributing to the vibrant and successful life of the school.
The Assistant Head (Co-Curricular) (AHCo) is a key senior leadership position, with the responsibility of oversight, nurturing and development of a broad, enriching and highachieving co-curricular programme with high levels of pupil participation. The AHCo will therefore have a proven track record of leadership of, commitment to and an understanding of, co-curricular activities.
Experience of strategic development and change management in this area will be a strong additional recommendation. The AHCo will also have experience of managing and coordinating the work of teaching and support staff, and of managing and planning budgets. As a senior leader, the AHCo will attend meetings as appropriate, work closely with all members of the Senior Leadership Team, play a key role in contributing to the development of whole-school strategy and provide relevant contributions to the school’s Strategic Development Plan, annual action plan and inspection documentation. The AHCo will teach approximately 0.4 of a full timetable. The AHCo reports to the Deputy Head (Pupils), and line-manages the Directors of Sport, Music and Drama, the Head of Oracy (Debating & MUN), and the DoE Manager & Coordinators.
This is a wide-ranging and pivotal role, with responsibility for leading co-curricular provision for the Senior School. It arises from the promotion of the current post-holder to deputy headship. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will have that same aspiration in due course.
For more information please visit https://www.ucs.org.uk/about/work-at-ucs/ and click apply now to download an application form and send your completed copy to [email protected].
Applications should be in the form of a completed UCS application form, plus an updated CV and a brief letter setting out how applicants cover the essential aspects of the remit. All applications should be emailed to [email protected], and the deadline for receipt is midday on Wednesday 7 May 2025. First-round interviews will be held the following week.
University College School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced check for Regulated Activity from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before a formal offer of employment is made. This is a requirement as the position is within a school working with children aged under 18. UCS will also undertake its own recruitment checks through contact with previous employers, referees, and others, to confirm applicants’ identities and their professional records.
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