Job Description
Summary:
Assistant Head of Pastoral Care and Administration | Lead in wellbeing, safeguarding, and operational excellence.
About the School:
A school dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, where academic excellence and personal growth are prioritized. It is committed to nurturing students and empowering staff through strong pastoral support and professional development.
The Opportunity:
As Assistant Head of Pastoral Care and Administration, you will play a strategic role in shaping a school culture centered on wellbeing, safety, and inclusion. This is a leadership position that combines vision with practical impact, ensuring robust systems and high standards of care across the school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop a whole-school pastoral strategy focused on wellbeing, resilience, and positive relationships.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (or Deputy DSL), ensuring rigorous safeguarding and child protection practices.
- Oversee behaviour and attendance systems, using data to implement targeted interventions and improve student engagement.
- Provide strategic oversight of SEND provision in partnership with the SENCo to ensure inclusive, high-quality support.
- Ensure robust systems for IEPs, safeguarding records, pastoral plans, and multi-agency liaison.
- Coach and develop Heads of Year, tutors, and pastoral staff to maintain consistently high standards of care.
- Oversee key administrative systems linked to safeguarding, admissions, and operational professionalism.
- Build strong relationships with parents, governors, and external professionals.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Proven experience in pastoral leadership, behaviour management, and safeguarding at a senior level.
- A strong understanding of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive school provision.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and substantial teaching experience.
- Ability to analyse data, strengthen systems, and drive measurable improvement.
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
Preferred
- Emotional intelligence, resilience, and professional judgement under pressure.
- A deep commitment to pupil wellbeing and to fostering a culture of high expectations and care.
- A collaborative leadership style that inspires confidence and consistency across staff teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including company pension, wellness programme, and life assurance.
- Additional perks such as free lunch, onsite parking, and refer-a-friend scheme.