Job Description

Job Introduction

Repton School seeks to appoint an exceptional individual to the role of Deputy Head: Operations and Behaviour, to join our Senior Management Team from September 2026.


This is a high-profile leadership position at one of the UK's leading co-educational boarding and day schools. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Deputy Head to help lead the smooth operational running of the School, set and uphold high standards of pupil behaviour and discipline, and play a key role in safeguarding, compliance, and school events.


This role offers an outstanding opportunity for an experienced senior leader - or an ambitious middle leader ready for their next step - to shape the tone of a thriving, ambitious, and forward-thinking school. It is also a role well suited to those aspiring to headship.


Repton is a school of over 1,000 pupils, rooted in heritage yet shaped by innovation. It occupies a beautiful campus in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside and forms the flagship of the Repton Family of Schools - an expanding global group of schools in the UK and internationally.


The School received a glowing ISI inspection report in 2024, with all standards met and sport recognised as a significant strength. Inspectors also praised the School's skilled and committed teachers, its inclusive ethos, and its success in preparing pupils to achieve highly in public examinations and beyond.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including:

A generous pension scheme (option to remain TPS or joined our defined contribution scheme (Avivia APTIS) at 22%) Fee remission for dependents Accommodation Free use of Repton's world-class recreational and sporting facilities Private healthcare (with family extension option) A strong commitment to CPD and professional growth

Applications should be submitted via the Repton Recruitment Hub:

https://jobsearch.repton.org.uk/


Please include a covering letter and the names of two professional referees.

Closing date:

5pm, Friday 10 October 2025

Long-list interviews:

Week commencing 13 October 2025

Final interviews:

Week commencing 3 November 2025


For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Gavin Turner, Principal Deputy Head at: gturner@repton.org.uk

Due to the high number of applicants, it is not possible to respond to every application individually, therefore candidates will only be contacted if successful in the short-listing stage.

About Repton School

Repton is the ancient capital of Mercia, and the School, founded in 1557 from a bequest from Sir John Port of Etwall, was established on the site of a 7th century Anglo-Saxon Benedictine abbey and latterly a 12th century Augustinian priory and the School today incorporates many of the original buildings from the estate.


The School has over one thousand pupils across the Prep and Senior School, making it large enough to achieve excellence in and out of the classroom, yet small enough for individuals to grow and succeed. Repton and Repton Prep have always enjoyed a very close relationship and in 2020, the schools became a through-school.


At Repton Senior, each pupil, whether day or boarding, is a member of a House. Academic standards are high and creative activities, including music, art, drama and design, flourish. The School has a national profile in sport, in particular in football, hockey, cricket and swimming. Our pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom and they develop the skills, qualities and values that will lead to a successful life.


Repton was one of the first British schools to set up overseas schools with the establishment of Repton School Dubai in 2007, and the development of a community of international schools is key to Repton's future vision. Currently, Repton has schools in Dubai (2), Abu Dhabi (2), China, and Egypt, with plans to open a further four more over the next few years. Repton also includes five schools in the UK (Repton, Repton Prep, St Wystan's, Vinehall and Marlborough House) with the ambition to grow its UK family of schools.


Package Description

Location:

Repton School

Contract Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Salary:

Very attractive and commensurate with experience