Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Chigwell School
Essex
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive plus benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 8 February 2023
Job overview
Appointment of Deputy Head (Pastoral)
The Governors of Chigwell School invite applications for the role of Deputy Head Pastoral from September 2023.
Chigwell is an independent day and boarding school for 1040 boys and girls aged 4 – 18 years, Founded in 1629 the School stands on its original site with the original school building still in use.However, whilst Chigwell of today is conscious of its long-standing history, it is a forward-looking, ambitious, School. It enjoys a strong reputation across the Pre Prep, Junior and Senior School, excellent facilities, a dedicated staff, bright and hardworking pupils, and a site of 100 acres within view of the City of London. The School is in a strong position with excellent results and a full roll and is currently engaged in the largest capital development programme in its history.
Central to the School’s offering is its commitment to providing a world class education, enabling pupils to flourish in mind, body and soul. Through the inspiring curriculum, wide-ranging co-curricular opportunities and proactive pastoral support, pupils are able to reach their full potential: independent in spirit, adventurous in approach and empathetic in how they treat others.
This is an exciting time to join Chigwell, with a number of exciting projects as the school approaches its 400th anniversary. The Deputy Head Pastoral will work closely with the Head, the Deputy Head Staff and Systems and the Deputy Head Academic. As a key member of the school’s Senior Management Team, they will be expected to be involved in, and to make a pro-active contribution to all aspects of the life of the school and its leadership and strategic development to improve, enhance and further the school’s educational, pastoral, boarding and extra-curricular provision.
The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader and pastoral specialist, passionate about pupil experience, and with an empathetic understanding of the particular challenges facing young boys and girls and their well-being in the 21st century. Above all, they will have a passion for the values and vision of Chigwell School.
For more information about this position and an application form please visit https://www.chigwell-school.org/vacancies/. Completed application forms should be sent by email to hr@chigwell-school.org by the closing date, Wednesday 8th February 2023.
Applications will be considered as they are received so early applications are encouraged. The School reserves the right to appoint prior to the closing date.
Chigwell School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and DBS.
Attached documents
About Chigwell School
Chigwell School is an independent, mixed, Church of England all-through day and boarding school for four to 19-year-olds, located in Chigwell, Essex. The school has just over 1060 pupils.
The school can trace its history back to 1629, when it was founded originally as a boys’ school. It is run as an educational charity, overseen by a board of governors who are also trustees of that charity.
Headmaster
Mr Damian King
Values and vision
Chigwell School’s motto is: “aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, a Latin phrase which means literally, “Either I shall find a way or I will make one". In-keeping with this, the school wants its students to develop a “determined, independent spirit, taking responsibility for themselves, their relationships with others, and the world around us”.
The school defines its mission as aiming to cultivate a learning community that aspires to excellence in all aspects of life, including: spiritual intellectual, moral, cultural, social and emotional aspects.
Chigwell School aims to provide a rounded education in the broadest sense, encouraging pupils to develop and discover talents and interests across and beyond the curriculum in order to help them to play a full part in the life of the school, and go on to make a positive contribution to the world.
The school hopes to be a community in which pupils develop a love of learning and are challenged to think critically, and with creative curiosity, for themselves.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent throughout the school. They are tolerant and appreciate non-material aspects of life. Pupils display maturity and they respect others, regardless of background or personal characteristics. They have highly developed cultural awareness and a developed understanding of British characteristics.”
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