Principal Deputy Head – Charterhouse

Charterhouse seeks an outstanding Principal Deputy Head to take up a new and important role, leading and co-ordinating the development of the School's educational provision – academic, pastoral and co-curricular.

Start date: September 2025 or January 2026

Reporting to the Head & CEO, the Principal Deputy Head will chair the School’s Senior Leadership Team and lead a talented group of Deputy and Assistant Heads as a proactive champion of excellence and innovation. The Principal Deputy Head will take day-to-day responsibility for the quality of the Charterhouse education and of the pupil, staff and parent experience.

The successful candidate will combine a track record of highly successful leadership experience with strong academic and emotional intelligence, as well as the ability to work collaboratively in such a way as to inspire pupils, staff and parents, and will be ready for the next step of their leadership career.

We warmly invite people from all backgrounds to share their passions, skills and ideas and who can help us to lead and inspire the next generation in an environment where everyone can flourish. 

A competitive package, reflecting the seniority of the role and experience of the candidate is available.

Potential applicants who would like to find out more about this exceptional opportunity are invited to contact one of the RSAcademics team working on this project for a confidential conversation:

• Michael Stephens, Head of Senior School Search: michaelstephens@rsacademics.com
• Claire Oulton, Head of Leadership Appointments UK: claireoulton@rsacademics.com

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 10 January 2025 at 10.00am (UK time).

Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application, please click on “Apply Now” on the right side of this webpage and upload your documents according to the instructions provided.

You should submit the following (both in PDF format):

• a completed application form 
• a covering letter addressed to the Head, Dr Alex Peterken.  The letter should fully address the competencies outlined in the job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0)1858 383163.

Charterhouse 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 & Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.