About the Role
The Deputy Headteacher Pastoral is a key member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the Headteacher. The postholder has strategic and operational responsibility for pastoral care, behaviour, safeguarding culture and pupil wellbeing across the entire school (ages 5–18) which is located over three sites – a Primary Site, Secondary Site and Vocational Skills Unit. They will lead the school’s pastoral vision, ensuring all pupils feel safe, regulated and ready to learn. The role will drive the development of a whole‑school trauma‑informed approach, aligning behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing systems to meet pupils’ needs consistently across both primary and secondary phases.
What you’ll be doing
* Provide strategic leadership for pastoral care across the whole school (5–18), embedding a consistent, trauma‑informed approach
* Lead the development and implementation of behaviour, anti‑bullying and anti‑racism strategies across all phases
* Chair Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and coordinate effective support for pupils with complex SEMH needs
* Oversee behaviour, wellbeing and SEMH tracking systems across the school, using data and pupil voice to inform interventions
* Quality assure pastoral practice across all key stages, including Form Time, behaviour systems and safeguarding processes
* Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and included
* Line‑manage pastoral staff across primary and secondary phases, ensuring consistency of practice and high standards
* Oversee examinations (AY 2025/26), pupil transport arrangements and daily staff cover to ensure smooth operational running
* Contribute to whole‑school leadership and model the professional standards expected across the school
What you’ll bring
* Holds QTS and brings significant leadership experience, most likely gained at senior leadership level within a school setting
* Demonstrates a strong track record of leading and improving pastoral systems at scale
* Brings expertise in SEMH, trauma‑informed practice and behaviour leadership
* Has experience of leading whole‑school pastoral systems across multiple phases (desirable)
* Thrives in multi‑agency environments and can lead complex pastoral systems
* Is analytical, organised and committed to safeguarding and inclusion
* A leadership qualification (NPQSL/NPQH), experience in specialist or alternative provision and familiarity with behaviour‑tracking systems are desirable
Benefits
* Life Assurance
* Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
* “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
* Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
o Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
o Hundreds of UK and international discounts
o Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
o Critical illness cover
o Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support
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