Deputy Principal Pastoral of the Junior School
Deputy Principal Pastoral of the Junior School
3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants
The Deputy Principal Pastoral is a member of the Senior Leadership Team of the Junior School which consists of the Principal, the Director of Studies and three Assistant Principals. They will be answerable to Principal for the oversight of key strategic matters outlined below and be expected to deputise for the Principal in absentia as directed by the Principal.
The Deputy Principal Pastoral Is Responsible For
* Providing vision, direction and leadership for the Junior School as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, including teaching as required and setting an example of excellent teaching.
* Overall responsibility for Safeguarding in the Junior School.
* Oversight, management and vision for Pupils’ Personal Development (including of colleagues with roles and responsibilities related to this area)
* Oversight, management and vision for Pupils’ Pastoral Care (including the line management of the JS Counsellor/Well-being practitioners and any colleagues with Pastoral responsibilities)
* Overall responsibility for pastoral liaison with the Pre-Prep and Senior School senior managers. Ensuring that there are appropriate and effective transition arrangements.
* Managing, developing and reviewing rewards and sanctions systems
* Managing key operational aspects of Junior School life, as directed by the Principal
Specific Duties
* The Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Junior School and ensuring that all policies, procedures and processes are in line with all KCSIE policy and updates
* Leading, managing, developing and initiating the programmes and systems of the school that aid pupil’s personal development and pastoral care
* Responsibility for Pupil Wellbeing in the Junior School, liaising with colleagues across the school with wellbeing responsibilities and ensuring the wellbeing needs (including attendance) of Junior School Pupils are being met effectively
* Management of parent presentations and workshops across the Junior School that relate to all pastoral matters
* Line Managing the Assistant Principal (Pastoral)
* Liaising with other members of SLT in their areas of responsibility
* Managing the pupil personal planners and ensuring that they are effectively used and fit for purpose
* Taking responsibility for staff appraisals, accountability partnerships and professional development as directed by the Principal and Director of Studies
* Operational aspects of Junior School life, as directed by the Principal
* Keeping up to date with use of SIMS and CPOMs, taking sufficient training in order to be able to use key digital data in order to inform and instruct school improvement in pastoral care and pupil personal development.
* Being the SLT member responsible for the operational aspects of the Admissions process; sitting on the Admissions Panel, conducting parent tours and pupils’ assessments and liaising with other local schools throughout the process as required
Beyond these core responsibilities, the Deputy Principal’s flexible portfolio will include some key operational duties which are shared across the Senior Team. A 25% teaching timetable of any subject taught in the Junior School is envisaged.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Education and Training
* Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Highgate School by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Deputy Principal” roles.
Head of Office, Chamber and Participation Team
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Deputy Head of Service and Principal Therapy Lead – Adult Services
Hackney, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Hounslow, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Deputy Headteacher - Shaftsbury High School
London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Deputy Headteacher - Achievement and Standards
London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Harlow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Southall, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Slough, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago
Deputy Headteacher - Primary SEMH, Parker Smith Inclusion
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Deputy Head Teacher - International British School - Overseas Permanent role and relocation package, CLARUS EDUCATION
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago
Deputy Headteacher / SENDCO, LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Deputy Headteacher / SENDCO, LONDON BOROUGH OF BRENT SCHOOLS
London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Senior Deputy Head Teacher (Secondary), ST HELENA GOVERNMENT
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago
Surrey, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago
Private Office: Private Secretary to the Secretary of State
London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Senior Advisor Young People, Greater London Authority (GLA)
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Volunteer Storyteller - Qualified Teacher or ECT or Deputy/Head teacher | BEING THE CURE
London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
London, England, United Kingdom 3 hours ago
Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr