Deputy Master Academic

Summary

The Deputy Master will promote and enhance the College’s academic experience and outcomes, responsible for our strategic approach and, ensuring very high standards in all areas of responsibility. The Deputy Master Academic should be an exemplary teacher, as well as a strong and experienced leader.

Detail

Deputy Master Academic

Dulwich College is a day and boarding school from Kindergarten to Sixth Form. It seeks to appoint an outstanding Deputy Master: Academic. This senior post begins at the start of the autumn term 2026. We are currently creating our latest strategic plan for the next 5 years and the successful post holder will shape and lead key parts of it.

Deputising for the Master, and leading on all academic matters, the successful post holder will have a proven track record of departmental, whole school or section improvement. They will be able to evidence achieving excellent academic outcomes and value-added performance, demonstrating the ways in which colleagues, pupils and families have been engaged with, so that all parties might play their part in helping a school or department to thrive.

The College is a truly holistic environment and the ideal applicant will have a genuine wish to be part of our diverse school community, being visible, available and clear in their leadership manner and style. With a new Master in post from August 2025, this is an exciting time to join the College, ambitiously developing its broad educational offer in all areas and influencing at all ages.

Closing Date:
19 January 2026

Interview Dates:
1st round interviews will take place in person on 6 February 2026
2nd round interviews will take place in person on 13 February 2026

Documents

• Application Form Guidance PDF Document
• Safer Recruitment Policy PDF Document
• Dulwich College Candidate Pack - Deputy Master Academic PDF Document