Assistant Head of House

Teaching Vacancies; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Wolverhampton is seeking an Assistant Head of House to support the Heads of House and Vice Principal. This full-time role focuses on addressing SEMH issues for vulnerable pupils. The school offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development, extra holiday weeks, and various enrichment activities for staff and their families. The ideal candidate will be committed to child welfare and possess skills in behavior management.

Benefits

Regular CPD programme

Access to NPQ programmes

Staff laptop

Cycle to work scheme

Family boarding activities

Additional holiday weeks

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with individual needs.
• Understanding of behaviour management strategies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support the Heads of House and Vice Principal.
• Manage behaviour and SEMH issues at the school.
• Source in-house and off-site provisions for vulnerable learners.

Skills

Open-mindedness

Ability to handle SEMH issues

Teamwork

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Royal School is offering an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Head of House.

If you are an open-minded individual who embraces challenges and is looking for an opportunity to work in a supportive team and at the same time make a significant contribution to the lives of pupils faced with a range of individual needs, this could be your chance to make a real difference.

The Assistant Head of House role will support the Heads of House and the Vice Principal in all aspects of house life. They will provide day to day support for behaviour and SEMH issues. A key focus for the role will be to source and provide a range of in‑house and off‑site provision for the most vulnerable learners, whilst making sure personal development and academic success thrives.

The Royal School is an all‑through (Reception to Y13) ‘independent’ free school without day fees whilst still providing boarding. Alongside the growth in pupil numbers, there is an ongoing expansion in the curriculum, enrichment activities and improved facilities, enabling us to extend and enhance still further the range of opportunities for all our young people.

What the school offers its staff

• Regular CPD programme and investment in training
• Access to NPQ programmes
• Staff laptop
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunities for you and your family to attend boarding activities e.g. parties, Alton Towers, visits to cities and museums
• Two additional weeks holiday compared to many schools (one week prior to Christmas, one week early in the summer)

The school’s distinctive ethos and culture where a truly holistic view of the personal development of the child is central to all that we do. The wider ‘enrichment’ programme at this all‑through 4‑19 boarding and day school is essential and helps develop confident pupils well equipped for life beyond the school.

All staff contribute to this extensive programme with their personal interests and to join in with existing.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical; online and social media prohibition from teaching; right to work; satisfactory references; suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.