Deputy Head (Pastoral) and DSL
Overview
The Deputy Head (Pastoral) is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Headmistress. They will lead the safeguarding, wellbeing and safety of pupils. They will hold the role of DSL and lead our welfare team, including our school counsellor, nurses, ELSAs and two DDSLs.
It is expected that the Deputy Head (Pastoral) will have a detailed understanding of Safeguarding. Under their leadership, our wellbeing programmes will contribute to children and colleagues being kind, happy, safe, resilient and confident members of the school community. The connection we have with each child, and their family, is paramount to ensuring a positive approach to pupil wellbeing. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will ensure that our families will continue to feel supported through open communication channels with those who care for their children.
Salary & Benefits
Salary in line with experience.
Benefits: Free meals during working hours, professional Development, school fee remission.
Accommodation can be provided for this role.
Location
Sandroyd
Rushmore
Tollard Royal
Wiltshire
SP5 5QD
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
The completed application form and your letter of application should be addressed to the Headmistress, Sarah Segrave, and sent to by email to bursar@sandroyd.com. Please contact Rupert Burnell-Nugent regarding any questions you may have relating to this position to bursar@sandroyd.com.
The closing date for applications is Monday 9th March. If you are interested in this role and would like further information or an informal conversation, please contact the Headmistress directly at headmistress@sandroyd.com Due to timescales, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive an application from a suitable candidate
Equal opportunities
We recognise the value of a workforce in which people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to introduce fresh ideas and contribute to delivering an outstanding education. Our staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct are expected to be of the highest level to ensure that no one is harassed, bullied or victimised.
We are in favour of a workforce that reflects the make-up of the local and national population. No job applicant, temporary worker or employee should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
We are conscious that there are many groups that are currently under-represented at Sandroyd and we are committed to changing this. To that end, we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds.
Job reference: DHP-FEB26
