The Assistant Head (Staff development and co-curriculum) will be part of the strategic leadership team of the school and will play a central role in defining, articulating and implementing the shared vision and values of the school. They will demonstrate outstanding leadership and collaboration, working closely with other assistant heads and the deputy head to ensure the provision of a high quality of education for all our students.

The postholder will hold responsibility for the wider development of students, including the skills and speakers programme, sports and societies. They will also hold responsibility for careers, ensuring the school meets Gatsby benchmarks and developing entrepreneurship opportunities for students.

Working closely with the Deputy Head (Academic), the Assistant Head (SDCC) will ensure a dynamic and tailored staff CPD program on Friday afternoons and support the Deputy Head in planning for INSET and training of the staff body. The Assistant Head (SDCC) will be responsible for progressing staff wellbeing and welfare, continuing the work the school has undertaken in recent years to improve feedback mechanisms and to ensure individual workplace improvements continue to make KCLMS a great place for staff to work.

The post is offered on a full or part-time basis for an initial fixed term of 1 years.

We don’t want potential candidates to be put off if they believe they do not meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

The post will commence from 1 January 2027.

Full information

The job pack below provides full information regarding the post: 

King’s College London Mathematics School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure through the DBS.

Application Procedure

Should you wish to apply for this position please send us a completed application form and equality & diversity form in Word or PDF format by email to KCLMSvacancies@kcl.ac.uk.

The forms can be found below:

Enquiries may be made to Tom Collins, Deputy Head (Academic), also by emailing KCLMSvacancies@kcl.ac.uk.