Deputy Head Pastoral

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will be a prominent, visible presence around the Prep School and will forge strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff at both Repton Prep and Repton, and the wider community. The ability to articulate the vision of Repton Prep and the centrality of its pastoral care will be an integral part of the role.

The role of Deputy Head (Pastoral) is a truly exciting opportunity for a candidate with the vision, experience, and energy to shape a forward-thinking approach to the delivery of pastoral care at Repton Prep School. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will sit on the Prep Senior Management Team, the Through School Committee and Whole School SMT (3-18).

The role is required from September 2022 or January 2023 and applicants must have experience of teaching in a boarding school, leading and managing people, and will ideally have previous experience as part of a DSL team. A willingness to make a full contribution to life in this busy boarding school is essential.

If you feel you have the right skills and experience for this exceptional role and are excited by the possibility of joining the Repton family, we would be delighted to receive your application.  

Further information can be found in the Candidate Information Pack. 

Potential candidates wishing to discuss the post are invited to contact RSAcademics: Angela Short, Head of Search: AngelaShort@RSAcademics.com 

Brodie Bibby, Senior Advisor: BrodieBibby@RSAcademics.com 

The closing date for applications is 10.00am on Thursday 12th May 2022

RSAcademics is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

Repton Prep is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

The safeguarding responsibilities of this post are detailed in the candidate information brochure.

The Ideal Candidate

Successful candidates are likely to be able to demonstrate the following key qualities:

Proven and highly successful experience in middle or senior management, possessing the flair and energy to take on this major role.

A visible and effective presence in the school community, setting an example in personal interactions with colleagues and pupils, with flexibility and adaptability.

Good honours degree essential; higher degree desirable.

Demonstrable experience in high quality teaching.

Strategic thinking essential with strong implementation skills.

A collegiate and collaborative team-player capable when necessary of decisive management and the ability to adeptly and effectively manage complex stakeholder relationships.

Possessing expert knowledge, understanding and skills across the breadth of the contemporary pastoral domain, ensuring positive outcomes for pupils.

The ability to assist the Head in marketing and public relations in all their facets by championing the pastoral life of the school.

Reliability and trustworthiness in the practical running of the school, including discipline, meetings, communication.

A thorough understanding of a Deputy Head’s responsibilities in relation to Safeguarding and Child Protection issues and a clear commitment to delivering best practice in Safeguarding.

Best practice as a confident and impressive teacher / communicator, in the classroom and beyond, who will command the interest and imagination of staff, pupils and parents.

Kindness and absolute integrity, always putting the needs of the pupils first.

Have the skills to run an inclusive and diverse school community, valuing and promoting inclusion.

Experience of working in a boarding setting.

About Repton School

Repton School, founded in 1557, is a leading co-educational School situated in the historic village of Repton.  Five miles from Burton upon Trent and eight miles from Derby, Repton lies in the very centre of England.  The School boasts a consistently fine academic record and is active and successful in a wide range of other activities.  The School’s 600 plus pupils, both boys and girls, are predominantly boarders.  Each belongs to one of the ten boarding houses.   Repton prides itself on its long and close association with the village. 

With the establishment of Repton Dubai in 2007, Repton was a pioneer among UK independent schools in establishing overseas ‘branches’. Repton International Schools Ltd has now established a family of six international schools (seven as of September), with four in the UAE, one in China, one in Malaysia and Repton Cairo opening in September. The School takes great pride in its international family and works closely with its overseas partners to ensure that each Repton International school fully reflects the ethos and values of the UK school.

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, therefore the following shall be deemed to be included, in addition to the duties that you may be required to perform:

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it is a criminal offence for a person over 18 (e.g. teacher, matron, sports coach) to have a sexual relationship with a child under 18 where that person is in a position of trust in respect of that child, even if the relationship is consensual.  This applies where the child is in full-time education and the person works in the same establishment as the child, even if s/he does not teach the child.  Moreover, whatever the age of the pupil, a sexual relationship between an employee and a pupil will be considered an abuse of a position of trust and gross misconduct, likely to result in dismissal.