Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral and Personal Development
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Key Details
Job Title: Assistant Headteacher
Location: Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, Staffordshire, DE13 7HR
Salary: £45,000 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday – Friday | 8am – 4pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start Date: November 2025
UK applicants only – this role does not offer sponsorship.
About the School
Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development, expanding from 30 to 60 pupils and planning an early years unit. The school is modern, purpose‑built, and offers special learning areas including an indoor/outdoor riding school and gymnasium. It is part of Outcomes First Group, which has been certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years.
About the Role
You will be at the heart of shaping the ethos, wellbeing, and behaviour culture of our school. Working with the Headteacher and Deputy Head, you will ensure every pupil thrives socially, emotionally and academically.
In This Role, You Will:
* Lead and shape the pastoral vision, embedding a culture of care, respect and high expectations.
* Champion pupil transition, ensuring a smooth journey into school life.
* Oversee safeguarding and take proactive responsibility for pupil welfare and protection.
* Drive attendance and engagement, using data to build early intervention strategies.
* Promote inclusive practice, supporting staff to meet the needs of pupils with SEND and SEMH challenges.
* Model excellence, creating a school ethos where wellbeing, behaviour and learning thrive together.
Key Responsibilities
* Visible and consistent leadership, modelling high expectations across the community.
* Analyse attendance, behaviour and exclusion data to inform tangible improvement.
* Coach and develop middle leaders, empowering them to grow in confidence and effectiveness.
* Chair key meetings and initiatives that strengthen whole‑school development.
* Collaborate with families, external agencies and partners to create joined‑up pastoral support.
* Deliver impactful staff training and CPD embedding inclusive and trauma‑informed practice.
* Teach up to 10 lessons per week, maintaining direct relationships with pupils.
Who We’re Looking For
* Strategic thinker with a proven understanding of pastoral and behaviour systems.
* Calm under pressure, dynamic, positive and driven by genuine belief in young people.
* Experience supporting pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
* Emotionally intelligent, empathetic and a strong communicator.
* Confident using data to drive improvement and inform decisions.
* A passionate advocate for inclusion, wellbeing and continuous school development.
Benefits
* Life Assurance and pension scheme with options to increase contributions.
* Wide range of health, wellbeing and insurance benefits.
* Critical illness cover and family growth support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
* Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase schemes.
* Access to first‑class mental health support services and physical health checks.
* 80% contractual hours for 100% pay under the 4‑Day Working Week trial.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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