Assistant Head (Pastoral)

Required to start ideally after February half-term or as soon as possible thereafter, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Head (Pastoral) to join the team at Crackley Hall, a high achieving, thriving and happy Catholic school of 300 pupils aged 2 to 11 years.

The Assistant Head (Pastoral) will be an inspiring, emotionally intelligent and approachable senior leader who is naturally passionate about ensuring the best possible pastoral care for the pupils of our school and will make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of the extended school community, including staff. They will work alongside other members of the Senior Leadership Team to lead, guide and manage Crackley Hall School.

The Assistant Head (Pastoral) is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and has primary responsibility for the provision of pastoral care within the school and will be responsible for the strategic overview and leadership of our pastoral provision.

As a key member of the leadership team, they will bring staff on the journey with them to achieve outstanding procedures and outcomes in these areas. The post requires them to promote the smooth running of the School, maintaining the ethos of a caring Christian school family with a Catholic school base.

This is a full-time leadership role in a busy and thriving school; as such the Assistant Head (Pastoral) must be prepared to work beyond the normal hours of the school day where necessary.

The salary is by negotiation and the role will be on the Princethorpe Foundation leadership salary scale, depending on qualifications and relevant experience. The Princethorpe Foundation salary scale is associated with, but above, national scales.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Foundation that values its staff and offers a rewarding benefits package including discounted places for staff, a pension scheme and a cycle to work scheme.

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school’s website www.crackleyhall.co.uk for more information about our thriving School, which offers a rich curriculum and strong sense of community.

Application: To apply for this vacancy applicants must submit a Princethorpe Foundation application form, together with a CV and covering letter detailing personal qualities, experience and how you meet the person specification for the role. Applicants must ensure the application form is fully completed, including a detailed career history with specific dates.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is Monday 14 October at 9.00am with long-listed candidate interviews via TEAMS on Tuesday 15 October and final interviews at Crackley Hall School on Thursday 17 October.

Further details and an application form are available from the foundation website https://www.theprincethorpefoundation.co.uk/join-us

The Foundation is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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