The Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral
Lead the school's pastoral vision, ensuring all pupils—especially those with SEMH needs—feel safe, regulated and ready to learn. Drive the development of a whole‑school trauma‑informed approach aligning behaviour, safeguarding and wellbeing systems to meet pupils' needs.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership for all pastoral systems, embedding a whole‑school trauma‑informed approach.
* Lead the development and implementation of behaviour, anti‑bullying and anti‑racism strategies that promote safety, regulation and positive relationships.
* Chair Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and coordinate effective support for pupils with complex SEMH needs.
* Oversee behaviour, wellbeing and SEMH tracking systems, using data and pupil voice to inform interventions and school improvement.
* Quality assure pastoral practice, including Form Time, behaviour systems and safeguarding processes, providing coaching and feedback to staff.
* Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to ensure pupils feel safe, supported and included.
* Oversee examinations (AY 2025/26), pupil transport arrangements and daily staff cover to ensure smooth operational running.
* Contribute to whole‑school leadership, line‑manage pastoral staff and model the professional standards expected across the school.
Qualifications & Experience
* Holds QTS and has substantial leadership experience.
* Brings expertise in SEMH, trauma‑informed practice and behaviour leadership.
* 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
Equality & Inclusion
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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