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The School Working at Francis Holland Regent's Park is a wonderful opportunity. As a leading central London Day School, we enjoy an enviable reputation for academic success, with an excellent culture of pastoral care woven into the fabric of our community. We strive to ignite a lifelong love of learning, delivering a well-rounded, and forward-thinking education that sets our pupils up for life. The school is steeped in a rich history and heritage, with a long-standing tradition of excellence stretching back to 1878. The students at Francis Holland Regent's Park enjoy happy, successful, and fulfilling school days. Our four values—Knowledge, Compassion, Spirit, and Perseverance—underpin the ethos of the School, enabling the students to flourish in an ambitious and supportive educational environment. The Role We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, committed, and inspirational leader to join the Senior Leadership Team at Francis Holland Regent's Park as Deputy Head (Academic) from January 2026 or April 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and further enhancing all matters academic and will play a pivotal role in the strategic vision and leadership of the School. The Deputy Head (Academic) is an established role within the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to the Head. This position offers significant leadership and management opportunities across the school community and within the Trust itself, working closely with our sister school at Sloane Square. The main purpose of this role is to oversee the curriculum and the academic life of the school. The postholder must display considerable attention to detail, an interest in developing best practice, and the ability to think strategically for the medium to long-term. This post requires empathy, determination, problem-solving skills, and a genuine fondness for the school. Benefits Wellbeing Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Life Cover Private Medical Insurance Free school lunch during term time Interest-free travel and computer purchase loans The Francis Holland Schools Rewards Hub offering a vast range of retail and entertainment discounts Enhanced Maternity Pay 50% fee remission for own daughters Outstanding professional development opportunities Accredited ECT induction with reduced timetable and mentor support Approximately 20 fewer teaching days per year compared to the maintained sector Smaller class sizes compared to most maintained schools Appointment closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 15th September 2025. Early application is advised. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage.#J-18808-Ljbffr