Role
Assistant Head (Destinations and Progress) is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for leading whole‑school academic progress strategy and intervention, sustaining and enhancing QE’s exceptional post‑18 destinations, leading QE Futures framework, ensuring excellent outcomes for all pupil groups, and providing strategic analysis and reporting on progress and destinations to senior leaders and Governors.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading pupil progress meetings and academic intervention strategy
- Overseeing UCAS, Oxbridge, Russell Group, degree apprenticeship and international applications
- Leading CEIAG provision and Gatsby Benchmark compliance
- Line‑managing the QE Futures Coordinator and key staff involved in progress and destinations
- Engaging alumni and parents in mentoring, careers events and enrichment
- Contributing fully to whole‑school strategic leadership and improvement
Ideal Candidate
- Qualified teacher with a strong record of raising attainment and progress
- Experience of university admissions and post‑18 pathways
- Highly analytical, strategic and confident working with data
- Credibility and interpersonal skills to lead across the school
- Ambitious for all pupils and deeply aligned with QE’s values and ethos
- Experience of selective or high‑attaining schools, Oxbridge or international admissions, and reporting to Governors advantageous but not essential
Salary & Conditions
- L14‑L18 (Outer London)
- Full‑time, permanent
- On‑site during term time (8.00am‑5.30pm)
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Extensive professional development opportunities
Why Join Queen Elizabeth’s
- Work with exceptionally motivated and able pupils
- Join a collegial, intellectually vibrant staff community
- Be part of an ambitious and outward‑looking leadership team
- Outstanding outcomes and sector‑leading destinations
- Easy access to London, free on‑site parking and an attractive campus
Application Process
Applications must be made via the School’s My New Term portal. Include a supporting statement outlining your motivation, suitability, and how you meet the Qualifications and Experience criteria of the Person Specification. Closing date: 9am, Tuesday 5 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will take part in at least two rounds of interviews, including a visit to the School, meetings with stakeholders, and observation of a taught lesson.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Queen Elizabeth’s School is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and warmly welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and all relevant safer recruitment procedures.
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