Deputy Head Teacher – Pastoral Lead (SEND)

Kingswoodhouseschooltrust; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodstock House, part of the Kingswood House School Trust, is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher – Pastoral to lead its pastoral provision for pupils in Years 4–13. The role centers on safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development within a distinctive SEND ethos.

You will work with the Headteacher and leadership team to cultivate warm, high-expectation relationships, ensuring tailored support for each pupil and strong collaboration with families and colleagues across SEND, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with pupils with SEND and additional needs.
• Excellent pastoral leadership rooted in relationships.
• Ability to balance warmth with boundaries and high expectations.
• Experience leading behaviour and pastoral systems in a complex setting.
• Calm under pressure with strong safeguarding knowledge.
• Confidence engaging with parents and carers on challenging conversations.
• Ability to develop staff and build consistent pastoral practice.
• Strong judgement, emotional intelligence and optimism for young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the school’s pastoral strategy and provision.
• Promote a culture where pupils feel safe, respected and known as individuals.
• Oversee behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and safeguarding systems.
• Collaborate with DSL, SEND and therapeutic teams to provide joined-up support.
• Support pupils as they move through the school and prepare for next steps beyond Year 13.
• Use data to identify patterns and evaluate provision effectiveness.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement and strategic leadership.

Skills

SEND expertise

Pastoral leadership

Behaviour management

Staff development

Job description

Woodstock House, part of the Kingswood House School Trust, is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head Teacher – Pastoral to lead its pastoral provision for pupils in Years 4–13. The role centers on safeguarding, wellbeing and personal development within a distinctive SEND ethos.

You will work with the Headteacher and leadership team to cultivate warm, high-expectation relationships, ensuring tailored support for each pupil and strong collaboration with families and colleagues across SEND, therapeutic