Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)

King Solomon High School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking an experienced Deputy Headteacher to drive the school's pastoral provision. The successful candidate will lead initiatives to improve student behaviour, attendance, and inclusion. The role requires a deep commitment to educational excellence and the ability to hold both oneself and others accountable for high standards. Applications are encouraged as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Passionate about raising standards and improving student lives.
• Ability to uphold high standards for oneself and others.
• Well-versed in educational best practices for behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school's pastoral provision.
• Cultivate a culture of high expectations.
• Implement the 'prevention before sanction' approach.

Skills

Commitment to excellence

Drive and resilience

Educational research knowledge

Job description

Overview

Lead, innovate & inspire. Be part of a great success story. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, innovative and inspirational senior leader to the role of Deputy Headteacher, to lead all aspects of the school's pastoral provision. You will have a successful track record of improving student behaviour, inclusion, attendance and punctuality to standards of excellence. You will be aligned with the school's 'prevention before sanction' approach to behaviour. This approach is inspired by Doug Lemov's Teach Like a Champion, and is rooted in the view that rigorous routines, clarity of rules and consistency are the key to creating a school where students embody excellence in their behaviour, attendance and attitudes.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the school's pastoral provision.
• Build and sustain a culture of high expectations for behaviour, inclusion, attendance and punctuality.
• Embed the "prevention before sanction" approach to behaviour, drawing on Teach Like a Champion principles of routines, rule clarity and consistency.

Qualifications & Attributes

• Passionate about raising standards, committed to excellence and rigour.
• Drive, resilience and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of young people.
• Ability to hold oneself and others to high standards.
• Well read on educational research and best practice in improving behaviour, attitudes and attendance.

About the School & Application

King Solomon High School is a unique and wonderful Jewish secondary school set in the London Borough of Redbridge. Our school is inclusive, and our students and staff come from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds. Please read the applicant information pack for full details, how to apply and how to book a visit to the school or a phone call with the Headteacher. The closing date is Friday 3rd October 2025 at 8.00am. We may interview suitable candidates as we receive applications. We therefore encourage suitable candidates to apply as soon possible. We reserve the right to close the advert at any point before the closing date. Candidates are encouraged to book a Teams call with the Headteacher and/or book a visit to the school, before submitting an application. Please email [e-mail] to make arrangements. When doing so, please state your current school, your current role and the role you are interested in applying for. Please email all applications and enquires to [e-mail]

King Solomon High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS clearance will be undertaken by the school. The position advertised is regulated activity and therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An online check will also be conducted, along with the full safer recruitment process. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, who can show a commitment to the school's values and ethos.