Deputy Head Pastoral

Summary

We are looking for a Deputy Head Pastoral to lead and inspire our pastoral teams. The successful candidate will foster a positive, secure and values-driven environment where every girl is recognized, celebrated, and supported as a unique individual.

Detail

The Queen’s School is Cheshire’s leading all-girls independent school and is proud of its excellent academic results, pastoral care and holistic approach. The latest ISI inspection carried out in 2022 awarded Queen’s the top grade of ‘excellent’ in all areas.

We are looking to appoint a Deputy Head – Pastoral to lead and inspire our pastoral teams. The successful candidate will foster a positive, secure, and values-driven environment where every girl is recognized, celebrated, and supported as a unique individual. Together, we aim to empower each student to thrive personally and excel academically.

Objectives of the post:

• Lead and manage the pastoral teams to provide a positive, secure and values led environment where each girl is known and celebrated as an individual and given the support, she needs to excel both personally and academically.
• Work with the SLT to ensure outstanding levels of pastoral care and professional leadership and management of the pastoral teams. This will require the effective use of resources within the school, the ability to understand and motivate the different pastoral teams while striving to continually improve the standards and achievements of all students.
• The Deputy Head Pastoral is a senior manager and leader within the school and has a key role to play in both the strategic development of the school and the day-to-day management of it.
• Be responsible to the Head and expected to promote and uphold the values and vision of the school.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of and commitment to the schools’ key priorities and the overall attainment and well-being of all students.
• Play a major role in the development of school policies and practices, with particular emphasis on those connected with pastoral care, attendance and personal development.

Please see the candidate brochure by visiting our website at https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies for further information regarding the specific duties and person specification.

How to Apply

If, having read the candidate brochure, you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form which can be found on the School website https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies together with a covering letter. When writing your letter, you should include:

· Your career pattern to date.

· Your reasons for applying for the post at The Queen’s School.

· The experience and skills which you feel would equip you for this role.

Please submit your completed application form to recruitment@thequeensschool.co.uk by 9.00am on Friday 25 April 2025.

Interviews scheduled for the week beginning 28 April 2025.

For further information, you may wish to visit our website www.thequeensschool.co.uk or contact Mrs Joanne Keville, Head (headmistress@thequeensschool.co.uk) for an informal discussion.

The Queen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is also subject to a negative response to an enquiry as to a prohibition order that has been made by the Secretary of State. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Documents

• Candidate Brochure - Deputy Head Pastoral

Further Information

https://www.thequeensschool.co.uk/our-school/job-vacancies