Deputy Head (Pastoral)

From September 2021, we require a Deputy Head (Pastoral) with the vision, experience and talent to lead the pastoral care of pupils in this academically selective and vibrant school.

This Senior Leadership role will suit an innovative and inspiring teacher with a proven record of excellence both in the classroom and in pastoral middle or senior leadership; it represents an exceptional opportunity for an outstanding educationalist who may aspire to headship in due course. The successful candidate will care passionately for the personal development of every individual within our warm, happy and ambitious community. She/he will love working with young people, have a clear understanding of both the joys and the pressures of adolescence, and will recognise and nurture the immense potential of every child.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit www.leicestergrammar.org.uk/job-vacancies for an information pack and application  form.

A completed application form and curriculum vitae, accompanied by a covering letter addressed to Mr John Watson (Headmaster and Principal of Leicester Grammar School Trust), should reach the school as soon as possible, and no later than 9am on Wednesday 10 March 2021. Interviews will take place during week commencing 15 March 2021, with short-listed candidates invited to return at the beginning of the following week.

Interviews, either remotely or in person, may be held at any stage after applications are received; interested candidates are therefore advised to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

Applications should be emailed to Mrs Erica Parsons, HR Administrator, at parsonse@leicestergrammar.org.uk . There is no need to send a hard copy at this stage.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in its recruitment procedures. Successful candidates for posts are required to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.