Junior School Deputy Head (Academic & Operations)

Summary

We're seeking a candidate who can drive educational excellence, oversee curriculum development and ensure ambitious standards of teaching and learning as our Junior School Deputy Head (Academic & Operations) from September 2026.

Detail

The Portsmouth Grammar School is a leading co-educational school located in the historic heart of Portsmouth. We are very much a family school known for excellent teaching, superb pastoral care and wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and offer an education across the age range from Pre-School to Sixth Form.

The Junior School Deputy Head (Academic & Operations) is a senior leadership role responsible for the academic leadership and management in our Junior School, from Pre-School to Year 6. They are a key member of an effective and professional Junior School Senior Leadership Team and contribute to the School’s strategic planning and development.

This role involves driving educational excellence, overseeing curriculum development, and ensuring ambitious standards of teaching and learning. The Deputy Head (Academic & Operations) works closely with senior leaders in both the Junior and Senior School to develop and implement the school's academic vision and strategy.

Please see our job description for this role which provides details of an indicative range of duties and responsibilities across academic leadership, teaching and learning, staff management, pupil support, quality assurance and compliance, strategic planning and development and operational leadership.

How to apply:

Candidates are asked to apply via the ‘Apply’ button linked to this advert on MyNewTerm and also linked on the ‘Work With Us’ page of our school website.

Any informal enquires about the role or how to apply are welcome at recruitment@pgs.org.uk

The closing date will be midday on Monday 27th April 2026 and interviews will be scheduled to take place on Wednesday 6th May 2026. Candidates are asked to allow a whole day for the interview process, which will include teaching an observed lesson.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and applicants may be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are ‘spent’ unless they are ‘protected’ under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Documents

• PGS Job Description_Junior School Deputy Head (Academic & Operations) PDF Document