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Assistant Head Pastoral

£15.9 - £17.6 per hourEstimated
Full-time

TES Vacancy Description

Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral

Moon Hall School is seeking an exceptional and compassionate Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) to join our Senior Leadership Team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about ensuring every child feels safe, supported, valued and ready to learn. Working closely with the Executive Headteacher and leadership team, the successful candidate will lead all aspects of pastoral care, wellbeing, attendance, behaviour and safeguarding culture across the school.

Moon Hall School is a thriving independent specialist school for pupils with dyslexia and associated learning differences. Our staff are united by a commitment to helping young people develop confidence, resilience and independence so that they can achieve success both academically and personally.

The Role

The Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) will:

  • Provide strategic leadership for all pastoral systems across the school.

  • Lead on attendance monitoring, intervention and improvement strategies.

  • Work closely with families, external agencies and key stakeholders to support student wellbeing and engagement.

  • Promote a positive school culture where pupils feel known, valued and supported.

  • Support the school's safeguarding culture and work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Leads.

  • Lead and develop pastoral staff, ensuring high standards of care and support.

  • Use data and insight to identify trends, implement interventions and improve outcomes.

  • Support student transition, inclusion and personal development.

  • Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school improvement and strategic planning.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a leader who:

  • Has a strong track record of successful pastoral leadership.

  • Is passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND.

  • Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

  • Has experience of attendance, behaviour and wellbeing systems.

  • Possesses excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

  • Is resilient, approachable and solutions-focused.

  • Shares our commitment to inclusion, achievement and pupil-centred practice.

Why Join Moon Hall?

At Moon Hall, relationships matter. We are proud of the supportive and collaborative culture we have created for both staff and pupils. We believe in developing talented professionals, empowering leaders and creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

Salary: Leadership Scale L2-L6 (Fringe)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027 or April 2027 or sooner by agreement

Moon Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS checks and other appropriate pre-employment checks.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
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