Assistant Head - Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

Term Time Teachers; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private medical insurance

Fee concession

Free lunch

Parking

Accommodation may be available

Job summary

Term Time Teachers is seeking an inspirational Assistant Head of Pastoral Care & Wellbeing for an independent preparatory school in the Royal Tunbridge Wells area. Start date April 2027.

The role leads safeguarding, behaviour and pupil wellbeing, shaping a nurturing, inclusive school community. The successful candidate will drive a forward-looking wellbeing curriculum, foster emotional resilience and global citizenship, and work in partnership with staff, pupils and parents to raise standards of

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and a good Honours degree.
• Experience of curriculum development and staff training.
• Strong pastoral leadership and a passion for pupil wellbeing.
• Collaborative, compassionate and ambitious, with the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues.
• Previous senior leadership and DSL experience would be highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Develop an innovative wellbeing curriculum and promote emotional resilience.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive school community in partnership with staff, pupils and parents.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Inspirational leadership

Education

QTS

Honours degree

Job description

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.

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