Deputy Head Pastoral
Windlesham House School
West Sussex
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2025
- Apply by:
- 4 November 2024
Job overview
Windlesham House School is one of the country’s leading independent prep schools, set in a beautiful 65 acre country estate on the South Downs.
The oldest prep school in the country (est. 1837), Windlesham House has always led the way in embracing the new.
Windlesham House is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Head Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in promoting the well-being, safety, and personal development of all pupils, ensuring a supportive and nurturing school environment. This role includes the critical responsibility of leading the school’s safeguarding and child protection initiatives.
The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will have wide-ranging responsibilities, though their main focus will be maintaining high pastoral and safeguarding standards across the whole School, ensuring that pupils are happy and reach their potential. Windlesham House is a vibrant and busy community which embraces innovative teaching and pastoral practice based on consultation with pupils, parents, staff and governors.
Our new Deputy Head (Pastoral) will need to be flexible and forward thinking in their approach, inspiring others to deliver excellent pastoral care.
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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About Windlesham House School
Windlesham House is a distinctive school where tradition meets innovation, providing opportunities for your children to be creative, courageous and successful.
As the oldest prep school in the country (est 1837) and the first prep school to become co-educational (1967), we have always led the way in embracing the new.
We are progressive and innovative in our ethos and approach while embracing our traditions and rich history. Focussing on the wellbeing of every child, each benefits from a first class and distinctive education full of exciting opportunities and experiences in the glorious South Downs; the grounds are alive with children building dens, climbing trees, playing golf and collecting chicken eggs.
Our outstanding world languages programme and sport academies have earned us recognition across all aspects of the education we offer and provide exciting opportunities for girls and boys aged 4-13. We are delighted to be laying the foundations for the future with our Green Plan and innovative leadership Diploma and Futures Programme for Years 7 & 8. Recently a prospective parent said, “This school is world class.”
Windlesham House is an outstanding day, flexi and full boarding school for boys and girls aged 4-13.
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