Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)

Ashley College

The Pavilion, Ashley Gardens, Wembley, Middx, HA9 8NP

Headteacher: Ms Ranjna Shiyani

Job Title: DEPUTY HEAD (Pastoral)

Salary: Leadership L14 - 18

Closing Date: 12 midnight 30th June 2022

Interview Date: Tuesday 5th July 2022

Start Date: January 2023 or sooner

Ashley College - Building Confidence for the Future

Ashley College supports vulnerable pupils with medical needs, primarily emotional and mental health needs. At the centre we cater for 20 KS3-KS4 pupils, taught in small groups, some may have blended learning packages. We also provide a home tuition service for up to 15 KS1-KS4 pupils at any one time, who are unable to leave their home. In addition, we provide teaching and learning at a 5-bed mental health CaMHs unit.

Our pupils present with a wide range of abilities – from pupils working below the level of the national curriculum to GCSE A*(Level 9). Ashley College was judged ‘Good’ (OFSTED 2017). We are seeking an inspirational Senior Leader to join our aspirational leadership team on our journey to ‘Outstanding’.

We believe that the key to our success is the high level of academic and pastoral support we offer our pupils in a caring and nurturing environment.

THE POSITION: Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)

Ashley College is seeking a dynamic and outstanding Deputy Head (Pastoral) to further develop the pastoral life of the School, and to contribute significantly to our community. 

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) is responsible for all pastoral matters and reports directly to the Headteacher. As the lead person for pastoral care, the Deputy Head (Pastoral) plays a key role in maintaining and extending the School’s reputation for outstanding pastoral care. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) also works with the Headteacher to establish key strategic goals for the School.

Working as part of the Leadership team, the Deputy Head (Pastoral) will be the Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo, responsible for our pastoral and outreach work. This is a key role for the School and we are determined to find the right person who is able to foster good relationships with all stakeholders including parents, Management Committee, local authority and the wider community, ensuring the focused involvement of everyone is in the best interest of the child and ethos of Ashley College.

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will take on the role of key worker to support our vulnerable children and young people, who often have complex medical conditions, mental health needs and emotional disorders, to reintegrate back to their mainstream school or transition to other provisions and further education. 

In return we can offer:

• A calm and nurturing environment, with a Zen garden and an outdoor classroom
• Dedicated and motivated staff
• Small class sizes
• Opportunities and support for career development and growth as a leader
• A highly effective and supportive Management Committee 
• A laptop and a mobile phone; plus other necessary resources
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and staff wellbeing activities

We are a small provision and a very supportive team who value staff wellbeing and have achieved the Optimus Award in this area. Being part of our team and making a difference to our, often very vulnerable, children and young people is in itself a rewarding post.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT:

The successful candidate will be an exemplary and energetic leader who is ready to play a pivotal role at this exciting time in our provision’s continuing development. The successful candidate will be an experienced Designated Safeguarding Lead and SENCo, and will work closely with all staff to ensure coordination and consistency of pastoral provision across the whole school. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will report directly to the Headteacher, keeping her informed of any significant issues relating to safeguarding and welfare of the pupils.

We are looking for a Deputy Head (Pastoral) who is:

• An outstanding SENCo and an inspiring leader
• Able to provide the vision and effective leadership that will further develop the provision.
• Able to make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of Ashley College.
• Able to assist the Senior Leadership team in leading, motivating and enabling staff to provide the highest standard of education for all pupils.
• In all aspects of the post, able to actively promote the educational aims and ethos of the College and have the energy, enthusiasm and organisational skills to make things happen.
• Able to lead on pastoral care, outreach work, reintegration and transition.
• Flexible, adaptable and can demonstrate resilience, energy and commitment to manage the varied demands of the role.

How to Apply:

Please see the job description/person specification and download an application form, you may do this through our website: www.ashleycollege.brent.sch.uk

For your information, please note the following when completing your application:

• Read the job description and person specification carefully
• Complete a supporting statement as part of the application form, making sure you address

each of the criteria indicated in the person specification

Applicants may only be shortlisted if they indicate in their application that they meet the shortlisting criteria on the Person Specification. To apply for the position please email your completed application form and supporting statement to Heidi Bennett, School Business Manager at: recruitment@ashleycollege.brent.sch.uk

You are welcome to visit the College on Thursday 23rd June @9.30am. Please phone the office on 020 8937 3330 to arrange an appointment.

Important Information about this role:

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check:

Successful applicants will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check considered satisfactory by the Council. The London Borough of Brent is an Equal Opportunities employer and having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. We will not unfairly discriminate against you on the basis of conviction or other details revealed. 

However, we are also fully committed to protecting our vulnerable clients and will fully comply with the DBS code of practice. For a copy of the code, please visit http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs or request a copy from Human Resources. 

Failure to disclose information or providing deliberate false information in order to gain employment may lead to your dismissal or a withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Rehabilitation of offenders Act

This post is exempt from section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974, as the duties give you access to persons who are under the age of 18. Applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions, which would be regarded as spent for other purposes