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Assistant Headteacher – Pastoral

at Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber, United Kingdom

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Salary
£52,000 a year
Closing date
2 December 2026
Start
February 2027
Type of post
Leadership
Contract
Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
First seen
12 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Full Job Description

At OFG Education we allow for greater work life balance and extra time to do the things you love outside work

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher- Pastoral

Location: Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA

Hours: 40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.00am - 4.00pm

Salary: Up to £52,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only

Start: February 2027

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

We are seeking an inspiring and compassionate Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role focused on leading the school's pastoral provision, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding culture and student wellbeing, ensuring every student feels safe, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Working closely with the Headteacher, you will play a key role in shaping the school's vision, driving a positive and inclusive culture, and ensuring high standards of behaviour, welfare and personal development across the school. Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a teaching commitment of approximately 70%, modelling outstanding classroom practice and supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality education.

What you will be doing

Strategic Leadership

• Support the Headteacher in delivering the school's vision, values and strategic priorities.

• Lead and develop the school's pastoral systems and practices.

• Contribute to whole-school improvement planning and self-evaluation.

• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and achievement for all students.

Behaviour, Attendance and Personal Development

• Lead on behaviour, attendance and student engagement across the school.

• Develop and implement effective strategies to improve attendance and reduce barriers to learning.

• Ensure behaviour systems are applied consistently, fairly and effectively.

• Monitor trends and data to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions.

• Champion student voice, wellbeing, personal development and positive relationships.

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

• Work alongside safeguarding leads to ensure a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.

• Promote student safety, welfare and emotional wellbeing.

• Build effective relationships with families, external agencies and professionals to improve outcomes for students.

• Support vulnerable students and coordinate appropriate pastoral interventions.

Leadership of Staff

• Line manage pastoral leaders and relevant staff teams.

• Drive high standards of professional practice across the pastoral provision.

• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management.

• Promote staff wellbeing whilst maintaining accountability and high expectations.

SEND and Inclusion

• Ensure all students, including those with SEND and additional needs, can access learning and thrive within the school community.

• Work collaboratively with families and external professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support.

• Promote inclusive practices and ambitious outcomes for every student.

What you will bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.

About Barton School

Type
Special school

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