Primary Assistant Head Pastoral

Assistant Head Pastoral (Primary)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational Assistant Head Pastoral to join the Whole School Senior Leadership Team starting in September 2022 or January 2023. This is an exciting opportunity for a Primary teacher with a passion for the pastoral care of pupils to shape and develop the wellbeing, pastoral care and approach to safeguarding throughout the Primary school, from Nursery to Year 6. You will work closely with the Assistant Head Pastoral (Senior) to develop a whole school approach to pastoral care. In addition to the Senior Leadership role you will be a classroom teacher.

You will be:

• an inspirational primary teacher, with a strong knowledge of child development

• passionate about innovative learning and teaching and believe in high aspirations for all children

• a dynamic, forward-thinking individual

• committed to pupil success and high levels of pastoral care for each individual

• highly organised, enthusiastic with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage a varied workload.

• a collaborator who is team focused and keen to share knowledge and information with other members of staff to promote excellent practice.

In return we can offer you:

• a positive and innovative learning culture supported by students, staff, parents and governors 

• a collaborative and supportive attitude amongst staff which promotes a sense of teamwork and unity

• a Senior Leadership team who is committed to promoting the best environment and outcomes for staff and students

• an excellent CPD Programme

• membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

Derby High is an independent day school situated on the outskirts of the city of Derby.  Our friendly, happy Primary School takes girls and boys aged between 3 and 11, whilst our busy, ambitious Senior School whilst our Senior School became co-educational in September 2019. We are now making the exciting move to being fully coeducational throughout the school. Our Sixth Form welcomes both Derby High students and those who have completed their GCSE studies elsewhere.

Our academic record is particularly strong, with 92% of our 2020 A level entries being graded A*-B, and 73% of GCSE grades being awarded 7-9; this places Derby High significantly ahead of all local schools in both A level and GCSEs.

The school has rigorous child protection procedures in place and the person appointed will be asked to supply information confirming identity and qualifications and will be subject to an enhanced DBS/Section 128 checks. 

For an application pack please visit our website:

www.derbyhigh.derby.sch.uk

Closing date for applications:  12 noon, Thursday 19th May 2022

Interviews: week beginning 23rd May 2022