Deputy Head

The Role

The Deputy Head (Whole School) will be directly responsible to the Headmaster and will act as the second-in-command in the overall leadership and management of the school. The post holder will provide strategic direction, operational oversight, and professional leadership across all phases of the school, from Early Years to Sixth Form. They will deputise for the Headmaster in his absence and will ensure that the day-to-day running of the school aligns with the school's strategic vision and values.

The Deputy Head will be an informed, reflective, and forward-thinking educational leader who demonstrates exceptional professional integrity, sound judgement, and the ability to inspire confidence across staff, students, and parents. They will lead by example, promoting the school's ethos and values, known as The DBS Way, and ensuring that academic excellence, pastoral care, and co-curricular participation are equally valued and fully integrated within the life of the school.

Position Overview

DBS (Denla British School) is seeking an accomplished, strategic, and visionary educational leader to serve as Deputy Head (Whole School). Reporting directly to the Headmaster, the successful candidate will play a central role in shaping and delivering the school's strategic priorities, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning, and pastoral care across all sections.

This role requires a leader with a proven record of whole-school impact, one who combines operational excellence with strategic foresight, capable of balancing immediate priorities with long-term school development goals. The Deputy Head (Whole School) will lead on areas such as school improvement planning, professional development, safeguarding oversight, data-informed decision-making, and external accreditation readiness.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Head (Whole School) will ensure cohesion and alignment across all phases of the school, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth. They will also represent the Headmaster and the school at key internal and external functions, embodying The DBS Way through visible, ethical, and values-driven leadership.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will receive excellent salary and benefits commensurate with their experience.

This will include:

• Competitive salary.
• On-site accommodation (if recruited from overseas) for first year of contract at least. Option to move off-site and receive housing allowance from the second year.
• Start and end of contract flights (for dependent spouse and children too).
• Annual flight allowance (for dependent spouse and children too).
• Medical insurance (for dependent spouse and children too).
• 100% Tuition fees contribution for up to two children, three for teaching couples (50% for subsequent children).
• An end of contract gratuity.

How to Apply

In order to apply, please consider the details of the Candidate Information Pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th November, 2025. Applications will be considered upon receipt so early applications are encouraged.

The school reserves the right to interview outstanding candidates before the closing date of applications.

Safeguarding

Denla British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an appropriate criminal background check from your home country and also the country you are currently working in, and satisfactory reference checks (which will be followed up by a phone call to each referee). It is essential that one reference should be completed by your current headteacher.

As part of our safeguarding policy, candidates who do not provide valid references (including the omission of referee email addresses) will not be shortlisted, so please review your application carefully.