Description Assistant Head (Pastoral) and DSL - Truro School Prep Permanent / Full Time Start Date: Easter 2025 Salary- Circa £55-60K (dependent upon skills and experience) We are seeking a confident, enthusiastic, and dedicated Assistant Head (Pastoral) and DSL here at Truro School Prep. The Assistant Head (Pastoral) will work across the Prep and Pre-Prep, responsible for the pastoral care and wellbeing of pupils. They will have overall responsibility for the pastoral care of pupils, working alongside the Deputy Head to create the optimum pastoral structures to support the wellbeing of our pupils. As Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will lead on all safeguarding and child protection matters arising at the School and support staff in dealing with any safeguarding and child protection concerns that arise. The postholder will be part of the Truro School Prep Leadership Team and will contribute to the strategic direction and development of the School as well as its day-to-day running. In return, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits including an excellent defined contribution pension, fee remission, both electric car and cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, excellent CPD opportunities and fantastic working facilities including free lunch, onsite parking and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre. Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Closing date for applications is Thursday 5 December 2024 at 9.00am. We may close the process earlier if a suitable candidate is identified so early application is encouraged. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 12 December 2024. All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to: Abbie Carveth, HR/Recruitment Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro, TR1 1TH Email: recruitmenttruroschool.com, Tel: 01872 272763 Organisation address (inc postcode) Truro School Prep and Nursery Highertown, Truro, TR1 3QN Contact name Abbie Carveth Contact email recruitmenttruroschool.com Website https://www.truroschool.com/ Link to apply https://www.truroschool.com/employment-opportunities/