Assistant Head - Pupil Welfare and Wellbeing

Our School

Falcons Prep – Richmond has the capacity to educate 200 boys from ages 4 – 13. The school, which is set in leafy Richmond on the edge of Old Deer Park , combines a warm and nurturing environment with excellent resources, a commitment to teamwork and the professional development of staff. 

Falcons is an ambitious school with a strong set of values focused on providing every boy with the opportunity to reach their full potential. Nurturing a love of learning, we ensure that every boy acquires and secures the skills to become effective lifelong learners, fit not only for the world we live in today, but for a future yet to be determined. Adventure, curiosity, kindness and reflection lie at the core of what we do. We place equal importance on his social, moral and cultural growth.  At all times the boys are expected to uphold the ethos of the school in a positive manner and are proud ambassadors; not only on site but when representing Falcons at outside events, activities and fixtures. We foster a desire to learn by offering a curriculum that has breadth, balance and challenge. Above all, we encourage academic endeavour and that each boy strives, gives of his best, and achieves his goals. 

What we can offer you;

• The opportunity to join a very successful team of committed and highly qualified teachers.

• A supportive environment where the work-life balance of teachers is important.

• Outstanding facilities and resources to support learning and teaching.

• A forward-thinking, can do, risk-taking, mistake celebrating community where anything is possible!

• An opportunity to grow as a leader and access further professional development opportunities both in school and within the APG group

• A bespoke induction and training programme with built-in support and mentoring.

• A strong Staff Wellbeing Programme (bike to work scheme/additional healthcare support/staff events/breakfasts/socials)

• The opportunity to be part of Falcons Prep at its most pivotal and exciting time.

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and innovative School Leader who will motivate and encourage our staff and boys to realise their full potential. You will demonstrate the skills, expertise and passion to inspire and encourage the teaching staff and strive for excellence in all areas. As Assistant Head you will form a key role in supporting the Headteacher and Deputy Head and ensuring the smooth and successful running of the school. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher and school leader, to develop their career working as part of our senior leadership team to implement and further develop our pastoral care systems with particular focus on pupil welfare and well-being. This crucial role is part of the school’s commitment to ensure that all pupils achieve their potential in a happy, safe and harmonious environment. 

You will be joining a school with a very strong and widely recognised pastoral care system whereby boys, staff and parents feel happy, supported and looked after. The main focus of the role will be to lead the school’s pastoral engagement, provision and policy; promote and safeguard the welfare and wellbeing of the boys; establish a clear ethos, set of values and opportunity for personal enrichment; lead and ensure compliance with the school’s safeguarding policy and procedures and fulfil the role of the school’s designated safeguarding lead.

The Assistant Head – Pupil Welfare and Wellbeing is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and not only leads the pastoral and wellbeing programme throughout the school but has devolved duties to teach his/her subject and to assist in the day to day running of the school. 

An excellent educational understanding of key pastoral issues and organisational abilities, sensitivity, discretion, efficiency and energy are requirements of the position. It is a role that requires excellent communication skills and a high level of commitment and enthusiasm. If successful you will not only work to improve and develop the schools existing provision but also help to shape and implement change.

The duties are extensive and require a full commitment to the welfare, happiness and wellbeing of the school community, as well as compliance with Statutory Regulations.

APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Closing date: 24  January 2022  

First stage Interviews: 28 January 2022

Second stage Interviews: 2 or 4 February 2022