Deputy Head - Pastoral

The Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head (Pastoral) to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead all aspects of pastoral care, wellbeing, safeguarding and pupil development across our thriving Senior School.

Reporting directly to the Head, the Deputy Head (Pastoral) is a key strategic leader responsible for developing and delivering a coherent and outstanding pastoral provision across the school. You will champion pupil welfare, wellbeing and personal development while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, boarding care and pastoral support.

With approximately 500 pupils and a strong boarding tradition, Dean Close School offers an exciting opportunity to shape and enhance a culture where every young person is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within boarding school with proven success in developing pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour, attendance, boarding or pupil wellbeing. Previous experience of working within a Senior Leadership team would be advantageous, but not essential.

As part of the Dean Close Foundation, you would be joining an organisation driven by Christian values, that encourages all members of our community to live out our Foundation values of Love, Courage, and Contribution, enabling everyone to flourish. We seek colleagues who demonstrate compassion, collaboration, creativity, communication, and critical thinking in their daily work.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We encourage any applicants with the correct competencies to apply and if reasonable adjustments are needed to apply or undertake the role, please let us know.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.