Assistant Headteacher

Teaching Vacancies; Penzance; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational institution in Penzance is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for Pastoral Care. The ideal candidate will lead pastoral systems, ensuring exceptional support for students' academic and personal growth. This role involves implementing safeguarding practices and championing inclusion. The school offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development, a generous benefits package, and a commitment to student wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate leader with relevant experience.

Benefits

37 days paid holiday

Health and wellbeing support

Retailer discounts

Gym memberships

Bike2Work scheme

Long-service rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral leadership with special educational needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge essential.
• Inspiring leader with effective communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding as DSL, ensuring compliance.
• Drive pastoral strategy and promote wellbeing.
• Oversee attendance and behaviour, using data for interventions.
• Champion inclusion in line with Ofsted framework.
• Build partnerships with families and support holistic pupil development.
• Support staff wellbeing and lead HR processes.
• Contribute to school improvement planning.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Resilience

Compassion

Proactive management

Commitment to professional development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) certification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has proven experience in pastoral leadership and supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Holds QTS and DSL (or willing to train as), with strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Is an inspiring leader with excellent communication, organisational skills, and resilience.
• Demonstrates compassion, commitment to inclusion, and ability to manage HR processes.
• Is flexible, proactive, and committed to continuous professional development.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A collaborative, supportive environment with professional development opportunities.
• Generous benefits package: 37 days paid holiday, health and wellbeing support, retailer discounts, gym memberships, Bike2Work scheme, and long-service rewards.

Further details about the role

"Children flourish and shine at Nancealverne School"

Nancealverne School is an inclusive, forward-thinking community committed to helping every student thrive. We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral Care) to lead our pastoral systems, ensuring pupils receive exceptional care and support to flourish academically and personally. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, compassionate leader from either specialist or mainstream settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and ensure compliance with statutory guidance.
• Drive whole-school pastoral strategy, embedding trauma-informed practice and promoting wellbeing.
• Oversee attendance and behaviour systems, using data to implement effective interventions.
• Champion inclusion and personal development in line with Ofsted 2025 framework.
• Build strong partnerships with families and external agencies to support pupils holistically.
• Support staff wellbeing, lead HR processes, and contribute to recruitment and induction.
• Deputise for senior leaders and play an active role in school improvement planning.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.