Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral

OFG Education; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Barton School, part of OFG Education, is seeking an inspirational Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral to lead pastoral provision, behaviour, attendance and student wellbeing. You will divide your time between strategic leadership and teaching, maintaining about 70% classroom practice while guiding colleagues to deliver high-quality education.

The role involves shaping a positive culture, high expectations, safeguarding, and collaboration with families and external agencies.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Significant teaching experience with a track record of improving outcomes.
• Leadership/management experience in a school setting.
• Experience leading behaviour, attendance, pastoral care or inclusion initiatives.
• Strong safeguarding and student welfare knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience leading and developing staff.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and influence others.
• Commitment to an inclusive environment where every student can succeed.
• Desirable: NPQSL or equivalent leadership qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Headteacher in delivering the school's vision and strategic priorities.
• Lead and develop the school's pastoral systems and practices.
• Monitor trends and data to identify areas for improvement in behaviour, attendance and wellbeing.
• Safeguard culture and coordinate safeguarding/welfare with families and external agencies.
• Line manage pastoral leaders and drive high standards of professional practice.
• Promote SEND and inclusion to ensure all students access learning.

Skills

QTS required

Leadership experience

Behaviour & safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Staff development

Inspire and motivate

Inclusive education ethos

Staff wellbeing awareness

Vision and strategic thinking

Education

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. This is a truly rewarding role, where you can make a significant difference to the lives of young people. We value our Learning Support Assistants and the essential support they provide to the children who attend our school.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales