Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Role: Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral)

FTE and contract type: 1 FTE Permanent 

FTE salary: L20 to L24 Fringe applies

Job starts: January 2019 

Closing date: 9am 1 October 2018

Interview date: 9 & 10 October 2018 

The Governors of Holy Trinity School seek to appoint a senior leader with the experience and knowledge to lead the school in its development of all aspects of Pastoral Care, Behaviour for Learning, Inclusion and Safeguarding.  This new post offers an exciting opportunity to develop our students’ capacity to learn and flourish. 

Holy Trinity is a Voluntary Aided Church of England school of 1250 students aged 11 to 19.  We are a vibrant multi-faith, multi-cultural community underpinned by core Christian values.  Our mission is to be a center of excellence for learning inspired by Christian values where young people fulfill their potential. We pride ourselves in the pastoral care and development of all students. We are located in Crawley, West Sussex. 

We are looking for an inspirational senior leader who:

 • is passionate about making a real difference to the lives of our students

 • possess the drive, passion and commitment to lead whole school change whilst maintaining a positive disposition in the support of others 

• has a relentless commitment to upholding, nurturing and living out the school’s Vision, Mission and the underpinning elements of Dignity, Community, Wisdom and Hope 

• is a people orientated leader, able to inspire commitment, enthusiasm and collegiality from all stakeholders

 • values diversity and the dignity of every individual, recognising their unique God given gifts and talents   

We offer: 

• a starting salary and salary progression in line with the school’s policies on Pay and Appraisal;  

• a supportive, collegiate culture where your enthusiasm, commitment and passion for making a difference to the lives of our students, will be supported 

• an easy commute via public transport from Brighton, other parts of East and West Sussex and from Surrey. Many staff operate car share schemes and we have onsite parking.  

We are seeking candidates who will commit to upholding our values and ethos as a faith school; however, although desirable, applicants do not need to be a practising Christian. 

Tours of the school can be arranged on either Wednesday 19th or Thursday 20th September via HR. 

Further information about the post and school can be found on the website. http://www.holytrinitycrawley.org.uk 

The preferred method of communication in connection with this vacancy is by email. This is how invitations to interview will be sent. Please ensure that you check your emails and junk or spam folders on a regular basis.  

Application forms and details about the post are attached and on the website. All enquiries and completed application forms with covering letter / statement should be sent to hr@holytrinitycrawley.org.uk by the closing date or earlier.  NB: The closing and interview dates are a guide only. We intend to review applications as they are received.  An early application is advised, as once we have appointed, we will close the recruitment process.  

The Holy Trinity Church of England Secondary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we cooperate with other agencies and initiatives at local and national level. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Any successful job applicant will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring service check (formerly known as Criminal Records Bureau check) at an enhanced level, in line with all schools across West Sussex. Disclosures include details of cautions, reprimands or final warning as well as convictions, spent or unspent.