Deputy Head; Senior School

About Radnor House Sevenoaks

Radnor House Sevenoaks is a thriving co‑educational independent day school for pupils aged 2 to 18, set in a stunning Grade I listed Palladian country house in the Kent Downs, just 30 minutes from London. Since opening in 2015, the school has grown rapidly to over 500 pupils and invested significantly in state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a STEM Centre and Performing Arts Theatre.

Guided by its core values of Excellence, Perseverance, Courage and Respect, Radnor House combines high standards with a warm, pupil‑first culture, offering an ambitious, forward‑thinking education that champions individuality and prepares pupils for life beyond school.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is now seeking an outstanding Deputy Head (Senior School) to join its Senior Leadership Team. This newly created role is pivotal to the continued success of the Senior School, combining responsibility for pastoral care, student enrichment and operational excellence. Working closely with the Head and Senior Deputy Head, the Deputy Head (Senior School) will ensure the wellbeing and personal growth of every student, foster a vibrant co‑curricular culture, and deliver smooth, efficient processes that enable staff to focus on what matters most: providing an outstanding experience for every pupil.

• Ensure the wellbeing and personal growth of every student.
• Foster a vibrant co‑curricular culture.
• Deliver smooth, efficient processes that enable staff to focus on their core teaching duties.
• Help maintain pastoral care and student enrichment programmes.
• Support operational excellence across the Senior School.

• Ambitious and inspiring leader with a proven track record in pastoral care and operational management, ideally in a high‑performing independent school.
• Highly organised, strategic, with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff teams.
• Collaborative, student‑centred approach.
• Resilience, creativity and a commitment to the school’s values.

Applications should include an application form, CV and covering letter and be submitted by Monday 2 February at 09:00 GMT.

Radnor House Sevenoaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.