Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral

Summary:

Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral role with focus on wellbeing and leadership.

About the School:

A school committed to inspiring students through a holistic education, nurturing wellbeing, and fostering a culture of aspiration and service in a historic and inclusive environment.

The Opportunity:

As an Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral, you will lead and develop the school’s pastoral systems, ensuring every pupil is supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring warmth, clarity, and a strong sense of purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of pastoral care, wellbeing, behaviour, and safeguarding
• Develop and embed a strong, consistent pastoral culture across the school
• Lead, mentor, and support Heads of Year, Form Tutors, and pastoral staff
• Work closely with families, staff, and external agencies to support pupil welfare
• Oversee attendance, behaviour, and inclusion strategies
• Contribute to staff training and professional development in pastoral and safeguarding matters
• Play a full role in the wider leadership and life of the school

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in a senior pastoral leadership role
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, pastoral systems, and behaviour management
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to lead with empathy, consistency, and authority
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach to leadership
• A commitment to the values and broader life of an independent school
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Preferred

• Experience in a senior leadership role within an independent school
• Experience with pastoral care strategies and student wellbeing initiatives
• Experience in managing and developing pastoral staff
• Experience in working with external agencies and families

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £43,635
• Management allowance between £8,500-£10,000
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment