Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Support
* Deputising for the Headteacher and contributing to strategic school leadership.
* Leading whole-school initiatives and reporting to stakeholders (e.g., Governing Body, OfSTED).
* Line-managing Assistant Headteachers, providing coaching, support, and accountability.
* Promoting the school's ethos and values through visible, hands-on leadership.
Pastoral Care and Culture for Learning
* Leading a Therapeutic Thinking and Trauma-Informed approach to behaviour and student engagement.
* Overseeing pastoral matters for Years 7–11, ensuring high standards of student well-being and behaviour.
* Collaborating with Heads of Year and the pastoral team to address individual student needs and eliminate barriers to learning.
* Monitoring and developing strategies for improving attendance, punctuality, and behavioural trends.
Team Management
* Line-managing Heads of Year and relevant Assistant Headteachers.
* Ensuring the PSHE curriculum reflects emerging and relevant pastoral issues.
* Overseeing the consistent application of rewards and sanctions across all student groups.
Teaching and Classroom Excellence
* Delivering high-quality teaching with a focus on excellent student outcomes.
* Supporting staff in implementing effective pedagogy and classroom practices.
* Upholding and modeling high expectations of student work, behaviour, and attitudes.
Safeguarding and Professional Development
* Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, including Level 3 Safeguarding Training.
* Regularly reflecting on leadership practices and promoting staff well-being and workload balance.
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Essential Skills and Qualifications
* Proven leadership experience in a senior pastoral role.
* Expertise in Therapeutic Thinking and Trauma-Informed approaches.
* Strong ability to engage, motivate, and support staff and students.
* Commitment to professional development and adherence to safeguarding standards.
If you are interested please apply or contact Nusherwan on Nusherwan.Hussain@gsleducation.com / 01923 954 070