Deputy Head, Head of Pastoral Care, with Mathematics Specialism

Pownall Hall School is committed to co-education and aims to provide a caring, disciplined, safe and secure family environment, where all pupils are enabled and encouraged to maximise their academic, sporting, musical and creative potential. The School aims to instil traditional values of courtesy, good manners, mutual respect, tolerance and compassion in its pupils and help them develop self-discipline and good working habits for the future. The all-round personal development of each and every pupil lies at its heart.

Ethos

Our School’s ethos is underpinned by Christian values. It aims to create a calm, caring and supportive environment where pupils, parents and all members of staff play a valuable part and are able to enjoy a sense of belonging within the family community.

Safeguarding, health, safety and welfare

The health, safety and welfare of all the pupils at Pownall Hall School are of paramount importance to all adults who work at the school and govern it. All our children have the right to protection and to have their safety guarded. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pownall Hall School will safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are pupils at the school.

Job Title/Post: Deputy Head, Head of Pastoral Care

Allowance: There is a TLR available

Responsible to: The Head and sits on ELT and SLT

Responsible for: All Teachers/Teaching Assistants throughout the school re pastoral care

Pownall Hall School

Nestled within 8 acres of stunning, leafy grounds in Wilmslow, Pownall Hall School is not just a place of learning; it’s a magical prep school where children aged 6 months to 11 years thrive. We pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant community that includes pupils, staff, parents, governors, and friends, all united in pursuit of academic excellence in a caring and safe environment.

Our curriculum is a creative tapestry that is broad, active, and diverse—designed to engage young minds while nurturing their unique talents. With an unwavering commitment to safeguarding, we provide a happy haven where children can flourish. Our beautiful grounds and facilities offer a wealth of outdoor learning and specialist teaching opportunities, featuring a state-of-the-art Science Lab, 1800’s Boddington Theatre, astro pitch, full-size sports hall, a wildlife pond, and dedicated forest school area to name a few. These resources enrich the educational experience for all ages.

We invite passionate, dedicated leaders to bring their expertise and vision to Pownall Hall School as our Deputy Head. Join us in shaping the future of our remarkable school and help us continue to inspire the next generation in a truly magical environment!

Deputy Head, Head of Pastoral Care

As our Deputy Head, Head of Pastoral you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head and the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams, serving as a vital link between the Staff Room and the leadership. Your insights into the pastoral life of our staff—both individually and collectively—will be crucial in enhancing the effectiveness of Pownall Hall School.

You will oversee the pastoral systems across key stages, ensuring that all pupils enjoy a well-rounded program. Collaboration is key as you work closely with educators in EYFS, Pre-Prep, and Prep to create a seamless and enriching experience for our children. Building and nurturing strong relationships with the Deputy Head of School, ELT, SLT, Heads of Department, and teaching staff will be essential.

This dynamic role offers a variety of responsibilities, encompassing pastoral care, leadership, quality assurance, and resource management, alongside organisation of pastoral related school events.

Mathematics Teacher, Years 3 - 6

In addition to strong leadership skills, we are searching for a Prep Maths Specialist. In this pivotal position, you will serve as a key link between your subject and the leadership team, sharing insights that shape both our enhanced curriculum designed to achieve exceptional 11+ results. Your expertise in mathematics will be instrumental in ensuring that all children engage with a rigorous and balanced curriculum designed to challenge and inspire.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues to provide continuity across year groups, guiding and supporting teaching staff in delivering an enriched academic experience. You will facilitate regular meetings focused on curriculum planning and assessment strategies, fostering a culture of excellence that prepares pupils for their future academic journeys. Additionally, you will maintain up-to-date online schemes of work, ensuring that assessment criteria are aligned with our goal of maximizing each pupil's potential.

For those eager to learn more, a comprehensive job specification is available upon request.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It can be reviewed and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

Our commitment to safeguarding

Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Safer Recruitment policy available on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.