Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral)

Summary:

Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) opportunity at a school with a strong focus on student welfare and academic success.

About the School:

A school with a strong commitment to student well-being, academic excellence, and a vibrant, inclusive environment. It is part of a successful multi-academy trust and offers a unique all-boys' educational context.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral), you will play a key role in leading initiatives related to whole school attendance, alternative provision, and safeguarding vulnerable learners. You will also oversee the pastoral needs of a year group and ensure effective support for students receiving Pupil Premium funding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage whole school attendance strategies to improve student engagement and outcomes.
• Oversee the development and implementation of alternative provision for students requiring additional support.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practices are in place for vulnerable learners and maintain high standards of care.
• Provide pastoral leadership and support for a year group, ensuring their academic and personal well-being.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to drive improvements in student outcomes and school performance.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of pastoral interventions and report progress regularly.
• Work closely with colleagues across the school and trust to ensure consistency and best practice in student support.
• Promote a positive school culture that supports the emotional and social development of all students.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a senior leadership role within education, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of pastoral care, safeguarding, and student welfare practices.
• Experience in managing and leading attendance and alternative provision strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex issues and deliver results in a high-pressure environment.

Preferred

• Experience working in a multi-academy trust or similar educational partnership.
• Familiarity with Pupil Premium funding and strategies to support disadvantaged students.
• Leadership experience in a school with a focus on boys' education.
• Experience in driving school improvement and leading whole-school initiatives.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a high-performing school.