Deputy Head of Lower School
- Organisation: Eltham College
- Location: South East London
- Salary info Eltham College Competitive Scale
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly professional to join as Deputy Head of Lower School at Eltham College.
Job Title: Deputy Head of Lower School
Hours of Work: Full time
Reports to: Assistant Head (Lower School)
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The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools is seeking to appoint an an enthusiastic and engaging individual as Deputy Head of Lower School to ensure the holistic development of students in Years 7 and 8. He/she is expected to be a member of an academic department and will teach a reduced timetable.
In addition to the base salary, the post comes with a Responsibility Allowance.
Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life.
A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development and opportunities for promotion. Accommodation may also be available.
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Application closing date: 8am on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Interviews to take place on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
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We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).
Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly professional to join as Deputy Head of Lower School at Eltham College.
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Job Title: Deputy Head of Lower School
Hours of Work: Full time
Reports to: Assistant Head (Lower School)
.
The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools is seeking to appoint an an enthusiastic and engaging individual as Deputy Head of Lower School to ensure the holistic development of students in Years 7 and 8. He/she is expected to be a member of an academic department and will teach a reduced timetable.
In addition to the base salary, the post comes with a Responsibility Allowance.
Eltham College is a highly successful independent day school in south-east London, educating boys and girls aged 7 to 18 across both Junior and Senior Schools. The College has grown considerably over recent years: there are now over 800 students in the Senior School and around 260 pupils in the Junior School and places are heavily oversubscribed. Since 2020, girls have been able to join Years 3 and 7, mirroring the Sixth Form which has been coeducational for over 45 years. The school places an equal emphasis on academic, pastoral and co-curricular excellence and has an outstanding reputation in all three areas as well as for the friendly, unpretentious nature of daily life.
A highly competitive salary is available, together with a clear programme of staff development and opportunities for promotion. Accommodation may also be available.
.
Application closing date: 8am on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Interviews to take place on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Eltham College reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.
.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).
Eltham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.
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