Assistant Head of House

Rimo Jobs; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Bohunt Worthing is seeking an Assistant Head of House to lead pastoral work, support student wellbeing and foster inclusion within the House. The role involves building strong relationships with students, families and staff, coordinating welfare and intervention plans, and working with the safeguarding team to ensure timely support.

The successful candidate will contribute to a positive, aspirational culture and collaborate with Head of House, SENDCo and external agencies to support students’

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children or young people in an educational, pastoral or safeguarding setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusion, student wellbeing and high expectations.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key pastoral contact for students and families within the House.
• Liaise with students, staff, families and external agencies regarding welfare concerns.
• Conduct welfare checks and follow-up support where necessary.
• Work closely with the safeguarding team to ensure students receive timely and appropriate support.
• Coordinate and monitor report cards and intervention plans.
• Develop positive and productive relationships with parents and carers.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

Job description

Assistant Head of House

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?

We are looking for an outstanding and passionate Assistant Head of House to join the team and to support in the development of House identity, participation, celebration and belonging.

About The Role

Assistant Head of House

Are you passionate about supporting young people to thrive?

We are looking for an outstanding and passionate Assistant Head of House to join the team and to support in the development of House identity, participation, celebration and belonging.

You will work closely with Head of House, SENDCo, Safeguarding staff, external agencies ensuring you exercise professional judgement, building strong relationships with students and families and contributing to a positive, inclusive and aspirational culture within the House.

The Role

As An Assistant Head Of House, You Will

• Act as a key pastoral contact for students and families within the House.
• Liaise with students, staff, families and external agencies regarding welfare concerns.
• Conduct welfare checks and follow-up support where necessary.
• Work closely with the safeguarding team to ensure students receive timely and appropriate support.
• Coordinate and monitor report cards and intervention plans.
• Develop positive and productive relationships with parents and carers.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has experience of working with children or young people in an educational, pastoral or safeguarding setting.
• Can build positive relationships with students, families and staff.
• Is committed to inclusion, student wellbeing and has high expectations.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work collaboratively with a range of professionals and agencies.
• Has the ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
• A highly supportive inclusion and pastoral team.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development.
• A school community that places relationships, inclusion and student wellbeing at the heart of its work.

For further details please see our website www.bohuntworthing.com/vacancies for details relating to the role.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th November 2026

Interview date: W/c 23rd November 2026

Start date: A.S.A.P

• Interviews will be held as soon as suitable candidates are available, so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

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