Assistant Head - Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Term Time Teachers; England; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

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Pension

Private medical insurance

Fee concession

Free lunch

Parking

Accommodation may be available

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Term Time Teachers is seeking an inspirational Assistant Head of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing at a thriving independent preparatory school for an April 2027 start.

You will lead safeguarding, pastoral policy and pupil wellbeing, shaping a nurturing, inclusive community where every child can thrive. This is a senior leadership role with a focus on wellbeing and whole-school welfare.

Competenze

• Hold QTS and a good Honours degree.
• Experience as an outstanding and innovative classroom teacher.
• Experience of curriculum development and staff training.
• Strong pastoral leadership and pupil wellbeing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident leading safeguarding and supporting a whole-school welfare approach.
• Collaborative, compassionate and ambitious, inspiring pupils and colleagues.
• Senior leadership and DSL experience would be highly desirable.
• Boarding experience would be advantageous.

Mansioni

• Lead all aspects of pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Develop an innovative wellbeing curriculum and promote emotional resilience.
• Collaborate with colleagues, pupils and parents to create a nurturing school community.
• Shape and drive the school's pastoral vision across the senior leadership team.

Conoscenze

Pastoral leadership

Curriculum development

Staff training

Communication skills

Safeguarding leadership

Collaborative mindset

Inspiration for pupils and colleagues

Formazione

QTS

Honours degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Assistant Head - Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Full-time Start Date: April 2027

Are you a passionate and forward-thinking educational leader with a commitment to outstanding pastoral care and pupil wellbeing?

We are seeking an inspirational Assistant Head of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing to join a thriving independent preparatory school. This is an exciting senior leadership opportunity to shape and drive the school's pastoral vision, ensuring every pupil feels supported, valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will lead all aspects of pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing, working closely with colleagues, pupils and parents to create a nurturing and inclusive school community.

A key focus will be the continued development of an innovative wellbeing curriculum, promoting emotional resilience, positive mental health, independent learning and global citizenship. The successful candidate will bring fresh ideas, a research-led approach and a genuine passion for developing best practice.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS and a good Honours degree.

• Be an outstanding and innovative classroom teacher.

• Have experience of curriculum development and staff training.

• Demonstrate strong pastoral leadership and a passion for pupil wellbeing.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Be confident leading safeguarding and supporting a whole-school approach to welfare.

• Be collaborative, compassionate and ambitious, with the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues.

Previous senior leadership and DSL experience would be highly desirable. Boarding experience would also be advantageous.

What's on offer?

A competitive salary, pension, private medical insurance, fee concession, free lunch and parking. Accommodation may also be available.

Start date: April 2027
Closing date: 22nd November at 9am
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd November and 1st December.

If you are an enthusiastic leader who wants to make a lasting difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.