Assistant Headteacher

Teaching Personnel; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 55,747 - 61,534; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Mansfield is seeking an experienced Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral to join our senior leadership team. This permanent, full‑time role leads on behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and pupil wellbeing, working with the Headteacher to shape the pastoral vision.

You will develop staff through performance management, analyse data to drive improvement and deputise for the Headteacher when required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Leadership experience within a school setting.
• Proven track record of improving behaviour and pastoral provision.
• Experience with SEN/SEMH environment desirable.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's pastoral provision, including behaviour and attendance.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Support strategic leadership and school improvement.
• Lead, manage and develop staff through performance management.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement and outcomes.
• Analyse data to monitor performance and drive improvement.
• Deputise for the Headteacher when required.

Skills

Leadership

Behaviour management

Communication

Staff development

Data analysis

Education

QTS

Job description

Overview

Location: Mansfield

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Leadership Scale L4–L8 (£55,747–£61,534), dependent on skills and experience

Closing Date: Monday 13 July
Interview Date: Monday 20 July

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral to join our senior leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for an established leader to make a significant impact on the lives of young people by leading on behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the school's pastoral vision, ensuring that every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school's pastoral provision, including behaviour and attendance.

• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.

• Support the strategic leadership and continuous improvement of the school.

• Lead, manage and develop staff through effective performance management and professional development.

• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement and student outcomes.

• Analyse and use data to monitor performance and drive school improvement.

• Support the day-to-day leadership of the school and deputise for the Headteacher when required.

We are looking for a confident, resilient and compassionate leader who is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Proven leadership experience within a school setting.

• A strong track record of improving behaviour, attendance and pastoral provision.

• Experience working within an SEN and/or SEMH environment (desirable).

• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

• Outstanding communication, organisational and leadership skills.

• The ability to inspire, motivate and support both staff and pupils to achieve their best.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality education and pastoral care for pupils with additional needs. If you are passionate about making a lasting difference and are ready for the next step in your leadership career, we would welcome your application.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’; this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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