Deputy Head Pastoral

St Catherine's is very proud of its excellent pastoral care and of our warm, friendly environment where staff know and care for the girls so well. The Deputy Head Pastoral leads and manages the pastoral team to provide a positive, secure and happy environment where each pupil can thrive and flourish. You will have the ability to lead, inspire and support staff and to ensure the effective use of resources while striving to continually improve the standards and achievements of all pupils.

The Deputy Head Pastoral has responsibility for safeguarding as the whole-school Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing staff training, leading a team of experienced Deputy DSLs, and ensuring that safeguarding continues to have the highest priority at St Catherine's.

The Deputy Head Pastoral is a senior manager and leader who has a key role to play in both the strategic development of the school and its day-to-day management. You will guide and motivate the pastoral team, addressing their training and development needs and identifying development and implementation strategies within the pastoral system. Responsible to the Headmistress, you will be expected to promote and uphold the aims and ethos of the School.

You will demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to school priorities and the overall achievement and wellbeing of all pupils. You will play a major role in the development of school policies and practices and work within a collaborative and forward-looking senior management team.

If you feel you have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment we are looking for, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Informal visits to the school are also encouraged; please email the Head of HR at the address below to arrange a convenient time.

Please download the supporting information and return your application form to: recruitment@stcatherineschool.co.uk

Closing date: 11 am on Wednesday 6 November 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early application is recommended, and the School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

First interviews: w/c 11 November 2024.

Second interviews: w/c 18 November 2024.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment will be subject to a number of safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check as part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, and once in post, receive further training and updates.

If you feel you have the experience, enthusiasm and commitment we are looking for, then we would be delighted to receive an application from you. Informal visits to the school are also encouraged; please email the Head of HR at the address below to arrange a convenient time.