Deputy Head of Pastoral Support

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding individual to support in the leadership of the Pastoral team as Deputy Head of Pastoral Support. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering outstanding support for students including appropriate and effective response to safeguarding concerns.

Innovative in your approach, you will seek to assure and improve the student experience including the development and implementation of a tutorial programme that is responsive to learner needs and interests. You will collaborate with the Head of Pastoral Support to continually monitor student performance and develop strategies to motivate and engage students that are aligned to the College’s mission and values, behaviour standards and local targets as set by the college leadership team.

The successful candidate will be solution focused with outstanding record keeping skills. You will be able to demonstrate an excellent history of effective communication with a wide range of professionals and stakeholders in the interest of motivating and safeguarding learners. With a passion for wellbeing, you will collaborate with colleagues to design and implement fully inclusive enrichment and celebration events throughout the academic year and will promote these as the facilitator of the student council.

As part of a dynamic and diverse community, the post will suit a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about safeguarding, wellbeing and supporting young people to realise their full potential.

REASONS TO JOIN US

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 40 days annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays).
• We have a 2.30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 2 Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with 20.70% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 91% of staff are proud to work at the College

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button which will take you to the College Recruitment page. If this is your first application, you will need to complete the Registration form. If returning please login to access your profile.

Once you have created an account / profile or logged in you will see a list of jobs with another ‘Apply’ button. Click the ‘Apply’ button to open a form allowing you to add a personal statement for the select Job role. Click Submit and your application will be complete.

COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.

Vacancy Documents

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	Deputy Head of Pastoral Support Advert.pdf
	Deputy Head of Pastoral JD June 2025.pdf

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