Deputy Head (Pastoral)

The Role

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Head. You will be responsible for ensuring the very best pastoral care is provided for the pupils and act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school. You will contribute to the day-to-day running of the school, liaising with the Deputy Head (Academic & Operations) as necessary.

School information 

Set in the Malvern Hills, The Elms is in a stunning location and is the oldest (1614) prep school still on its original site. While retaining all that is good about a traditional prep school education, the school is modern in its thinking and development of its pupils. The School is a vibrant, demanding, and supportive environment which encourages pupils and staff to be involved in a broad a range of activities and interests. Art, Drama and Music are especially strong, and the School has an excellent reputation for Sport. There is the school’s farm, where children interact with pigs, sheep, cows, goats, and poultry. The Elms School is a vibrant and happy community with a great sense of purpose and collegiality, where the knowledge of each child as an individual is at the heart of the school. The aim of the school is to embrace childhood, whilst giving every child a sense of adventure and willingness to try new things and be the best version of themselves. The children go onto a variety of senior schools both in the area, and across the UK.

Salary & Benefits:

Remuneration is in line with the seniority of the role and can be discussed further at interview. There is the possibility of onsite family accommodation, although it is not a requirement to live onsite. There is a generous pension scheme and fee discounts for children of staff, subject to means testing.

Additional Information:

First round interviews: February 23rd

Second round interviews: March 2nd

For enquiries please contact: 01684 540344

or email: office@elmsschool.co.uk

The Elms is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS and reference check.