Deputy Head (Pastoral)

The Dean Close Foundation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dean Close Foundation is seeking an outstanding Deputy Head (Pastoral) to join the Senior Leadership Team and oversee all aspects of pastoral care, wellbeing and pupil development across the Senior School.

Reporting to the Head, you will drive safeguarding standards, boarding care and pupil welfare, shaping a thriving culture where every pupil is known, valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering exceptional pastoral provision.
• Strong safeguarding expertise at school level.
• Boarding or wellbeing leadership experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of pastoral care, wellbeing and pupil development across the Senior School.
• Champion pupil welfare and personal development while upholding safeguarding standards.
• Oversee boarding care and pastoral support within a thriving boarding environment.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to shape strategy for pastoral provision.

Skills

Pastoral care

Safeguarding

Boarding operations

Leadership in SLT

Job description

The Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head (Pastoral) to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead all aspects of pastoral care, wellbeing, safeguarding and pupil development across our thriving Senior School.

Reporting directly to the Head, the Deputy Head (Pastoral) is a key strategic leader responsible for developing and delivering a coherent and outstanding pastoral provision across the school. You will champion pupil welfare, wellbeing and personal development while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, boarding care and pastoral support.

With approximately 500 pupils and a strong boarding tradition, Dean Close School offers an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance a culture where every young person is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within boarding school with proven success in developing pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, boarding or pupil wellbeing. Previous experience of working within a Senior Leadership team would be advantageous, but not essential.

As part of the Dean Close Foundation, you would be joining an organisation driven by Christian values, that encourages all members of our community to live out our Foundation values of Love, Courage, and Contribution, enabling everyone to flourish. We seek colleagues who demonstrate compassion, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking in their daily work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.