Deputy Head; Pastoral

DEPUTY HEAD (PASTORAL) Application period closes: 9.00 am on Monday 23 February 2026. Interviews:
Thursday 26 February 2026 / Friday 27 February 2026. Employment Commences: 1 September 2026. Salary:
Competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience and responsibility.

Contract:

Permanent, Full time.

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy Head (Pastoral) to lead behaviour, wellbeing, and attendance across the School, creating a safe, inclusive, and positive environment in which all students can thrive. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead and the School’s Mental Health Lead, the Deputy Head (Pastoral) champions the highest standards of pastoral care and safeguarding. They will line‑manage all Heads of Year and Heads of House, overseeing key pastoral events and ensuring these are seamlessly integrated into the whole‑school calendar.

As a vital member of the Senior Leadership Team, they work closely with the Head and Bursar and Deputy Head (Academic), and as part of the Senior Management Team, they collaborate with the Head, Bursar, and Deputy Head (Academic), Assistant Head (Pre Prep), and Assistant Head (Operations). Reporting directly to the Head, the Deputy Head (Pastoral) plays a central role in shaping and sustaining the School’s pastoral strategy and culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and inspiring leader to make a lasting impact on the wellbeing, development, and success of every student at the School.

Please view the attached job application pack. Candidates should pay attention to the summary of the role/person specification and explain within their application how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience. Completed applications should be sent to the HR Manager by the closing date. No CVs will be accepted.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close the advert early depending on the volume of applications we receive. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. We will only be contacting those candidates who have been selected to progress to the next stage of the process.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview. If you would like an informal confidential discussion regarding this role prior to application then please contact the Head via email or phone. Please view the attached job application pack for contact details.