Deputy Head (Pupils)

As a result of separating the role of Foundation DSL from the Deputy Head (Pastoral) job description, we have a truly exciting opportunity for an outstanding educator to join us in the high-profile Senior Leadership position of Deputy Head (Pupils), DHP, to lead pastoral delivery and develop our strategy for outstanding pastoral care, focused on pupil wellbeing, within the context of a happy and inclusive school community.

Reporting to the Vice Master (Senior Deputy Head) the DHP will direct the provision of pastoral care throughout the Senior School, ensuring the emotional, physical and intellectual wellbeing of all pupils.

The DHP will be required to inspire confidence amongst pupils, parents and the pastoral leadership team. A strategic thinker, the DHP will shape and develop a coherent and innovative whole-school pastoral curriculum and a culture that responds to the evolving needs of our pupils.

The DHP is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, and must be committed to the school's ethos, aims and strategic direction. The DHP will play an active role within the Senior Leadership Team and contribute both to the wider strategic development of the school and the Foundation.

The DHP will line manage a pastoral team of four Assistant Heads (Pupils, Co-Curricular, Head of Lower School, Head of Middle School), Deme Wardens and the School Nurse. Additionally, the DHP will work with the Vice Master, the Foundation DSL, other Assistant Heads (Head of Sixth Form and Director of Studies), the Junior Branch Deputy Head (Pastoral), the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of HR.

For more information please visit https://www.ucs.org.uk/about/work-at-ucs/ and click apply now to download an application form and send your completed copy to recruitment@ucs.org.uk

In addition to completing the UCS application form, applicants should provide a full Curriculum Vitae and a supporting letter.

Closing date: 9am, Monday 25 November 2024.

First-round interviews will take place on Friday 29 November, with final interviews held on Tuesday 3 December.

UCS is fully committed to the safeguarding of children. All applicants for this post must be prepared to undergo child protection screening.