Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral

OFG Education; Barton-upon-Humber; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OFG Education is seeking an Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral to join Barton School in Barton-upon-Humber. The role balances strategic leadership with direct teaching, maintaining ~70% classroom delivery while guiding pastoral provision across the school.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will drive behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and student welfare, shaping a positive, inclusive school culture and ensuring high standards of personal development.

Qualifications

• QTS is required for this leadership post.
• Significant teaching experience with a track record of improving student outcomes.
• Leadership/management experience within a school setting.
• Experience leading behaviour, attendance, pastoral care or inclusion initiatives.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and student welfare practices.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: support Headteacher in vision and priorities; lead pastoral systems and self-evaluation.
• Behaviour, Attendance and Personal Development: lead on behaviour, improve attendance, support wellbeing.
• Safeguarding and Student Welfare: work with safeguarding leads to maintain culture of safety.
• Leadership of Staff: line manage pastoral leaders and drive professional practice.
• SEND and Inclusion: ensure access to learning for all students and collaborate with families.

Skills

QTS required

Leadership experience

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required

NPQSL or equivalent leadership qualification

Job description

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher- Pastoral

Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: February 2027

UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role We are seeking an inspiring and compassionate Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role focused on leading the school's pastoral provision, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding culture and student wellbeing, ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the school's vision, driving a positive and inclusive culture, and ensuring high standards of behaviour, welfare and personal development across the school. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a teaching commitment of approximately 70%, modelling outstanding classroom practice and supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality education.

What you will be doing

Strategic Leadership

• Support the Headteacher in delivering the school's vision, values and strategic priorities.
• Lead and develop the school's pastoral systems and practices.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and self-evaluation.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and achievement for all students.

Behaviour, Attendance and Personal Development

• Lead on behaviour, attendance and student engagement across the school.
• Develop and implement effective strategies to improve attendance and reduce barriers to learning.
• Ensure behaviour systems are applied consistently, fairly and effectively.
• Monitor trends and data to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions.
• Champion student voice, wellbeing, personal development and positive relationships.

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

• Work alongside safeguarding leads to ensure a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
• Promote student safety, welfare and emotional wellbeing.
• Build effective relationships with families, external agencies and professionals to improve outcomes for students.
• Support vulnerable students and coordinate appropriate pastoral interventions.

Leadership of Staff

• Line manage pastoral leaders and relevant staff teams.
• Drive high standards of professional practice across the pastoral provision.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Promote staff wellbeing whilst maintaining accountability and high expectations.

SEND and Inclusion

• Ensure all students, including those with SEND and additional needs, can access learning and thrive within the school community.
• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.
• Promote inclusive practices and ambitious outcomes for every student.

What you will bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
• Significant teaching experience and a proven track record of improving outcomes for students.
• Leadership and management experience within a school setting.
• Experience of leading behaviour, attendance, pastoral care or inclusion initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and student welfare practices.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience of leading and developing staff.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and influence others.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

Desirable

• NPQSL or equivalent leadership qualification.
• Experience as a middle or senior leader.
• Experience working with students with SEND and additional needs.

About Us

At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures.

Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve.

Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to succeed through truly personalised education.

About the School

Barton School is a specialist school for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. Following extensive development and refurbishment works, we are expanding our team in preparation for our next intake of students. We are thrilled to offer this exciting opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit school community.