Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus)

Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus) | Fantastic Secondary School | Hammersmith & Fulham

In the heart of Hammersmith & Fulham a fantastic Secondary School are on the hunt for a Deputy Headteacher with a Pastoral Focus. This is an April or September 2024 start, full-time, and permanent position.

After working with the School for a number of years the Head Teacher has successfully taken the School from a failing / struggling School to a "Good" Ofsted graded School, with incredible behavior throughout. You will be joining an exciting / growing trust with plenty of room for CPD throughout.

The Head Teacher is dedicated to the School, pupils & staff - this is shown through the low staff turnover throughout the School. This post is only available due to the previous Deputy Headteacher being appointed as a Head Teacher at a new School.

Please note I'm able to provide a JD upon request.

The role of a Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus) will involve the following:

• The leadership of all pastoral aspects of school life, including students' conduct, welfare, and personal development.
• Acting as the Academy's Designated Safeguarding Lead and overseeing all issues relating to child protection and safeguarding (a separate for job description for this aspect of the role is available).
• Overseeing the effective implementation and periodic review of pastoral policies and procedures.
• Overseeing the work of the year teams (comprising the heads of year, pastoral leaders, and tutors).
• Regularly reviewing the outcomes of pastoral interventions and initiatives, measuring the effectiveness, and making improvements as necessary.
• Ensuring consistently high levels of attendance across all student groups and taking swift action to tackle persistent absence.
• Taking a proactive approach to pastoral care, ensuring appropriate liaison with parents and external parties.
• Promoting the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of students.
• Overseeing the planning and delivery of the Academy's assembly programme.
• In collaboration with the assistant principal (co-curricular), overseeing the planning and delivery of the Academy's tutor time programme (comprising current affairs, PSHE, SMSC and RSE).
• Organising regular pastoral evenings for parents.
• Ensuring exemplary standards of uniform and appearance.
• Supporting colleagues in promoting high standards of behaviour.
• Advising on disciplinary action (up to and including exclusion) in consultation with the Principal.
• Ensuring new staff receive appropriate induction training on child protection and the school's pastoral systems.
• Advising on, and dealing with, any concerns about a student's welfare, and following up concerns, consulting others and signposting agencies if necessary.
• Deputising for the Principal as required.

As a teacher, they will also be responsible for:

• Delivering excellent lessons, achieving excellent results, and acting as a role model to students.
• Having the highest expectations of every student in terms of achievement, character, and conduct.
• Loving their subject and cultivating a similar passion in their students.
• Supporting their students through academic intervention, as required.

As a member of the leadership team, they will be expected to:

• Maintain confidentiality, collective responsibility, and collegiality.
• Support, promote and embody the Academy's vision and ethos.
• Be a source of inspiration, support, and guidance to colleagues.
• Maintain a visible presence about the school.
• Conduct lesson observations, learning walks, work scrutiny and other quality assurance tasks.
• Set performance expectations and conduct performance evaluation for assigned staff.
• Contribute to Academy self-evaluation and development planning.
• Contribute to the success of the Academy, in the widest possible sense.
• Regularly update the pages of the Academy's website for which they are responsible.
• Deputise for other senior colleagues, as necessary.

If you would like to find out further details about this Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus) opportunity, then please read on below.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus)
• Working alongside the Head Teacher
• Acting as the Academy's Designated Safeguarding Lead and overseeing all issues relating to child protection and safeguarding (a separate for job description for this aspect of the role is available).
• Promoting initiatives such as healthy living, anti-bullying, and e-safety.
• Leading the development of strong relationships with parents/carers.
• Organising regular pastoral evenings for parents.
• Ensuring exemplary standards of uniform and appearance.
• Liaising with external agencies, attending meetings and keeping appropriate confidential records.
• Deputising for the Principal as required.
• L16 - L21 (£77,324 - £86,185)
• April or September 2024 Start
• Permanent
• Located in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Must hold QTS
• Evidence of continuous improvement overtime
• Must have 3 years minimum as either an Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher
• Experience with working with external agencies
• Experience in mentoring / guiding colleagues to success
• Ability to teach up to A Level
• Knowledge & understanding SEN / inclusion
• Ability to coordinate & lead a large team
• Must have a commitment to safeguarding

SCHOOL DETAILS

• Graded "Good" in latest Ofsted
• 1,200 pupils enrolled
• KS3-5
• Fantastic behavior throughout
• Strong SLT
• Plenty of CPD opportunities
• Located in the Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
• Carpark available
• Inner London
• Part of a fantastic Trust

If you are interested in this Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus) opportunity, lesson observations and interviews can be arranged immediately!

Apply for this Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus) opportunity by sending your CV to Ryan at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)

Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Focus) | Fantastic Secondary School | Hammersmith & Fulham