Are you an experienced pastoral leader looking for a rewarding, non-teaching role where you can make a lasting impact on student well-being in a vibrant secondary school setting?
About the role
ABC Teachers are seeking an experienced and dedicated Assistant Principal - Pastoral to join a vibrant secondary school in Yardley. This non-teaching role focuses on providing strong pastoral leadership and support, overseeing the well-being and behaviour of students within a form group. You will play a key role in fostering a positive school environment, working closely with students, staff, and parents to ensure every student receives the support they need to succeed both personally and academically.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage pastoral care across a designated form group.
- Monitor student attendance, behaviour, and emotional well-being.
- Support staff in implementing behaviour policies and strategies.
- Collaborate with parents and external agencies to provide tailored student support.
- Uphold the school's safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Contribute to school leadership initiatives and strategies for student development.
- Act as a positive role model, promoting the school’s ethos and values.
About the school
Located in Yardley, this secondary school is committed to delivering high-quality education in a nurturing and inclusive environment. With a strong focus on student welfare and personal development, the school fosters a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school prides itself on its community ethos and high expectations for both staff and students.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a pastoral leadership role, ideally within a secondary school setting.
- Strong understanding of pastoral care, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a leadership team.
- A commitment to student welfare and inclusion.
- Ability to obtain suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK (ABC Teachers do not offer sponsorship)
- a suitable qualification or experience i.e PGCE, with valid QTS/QTLS
About ABC Teachers
What ABC Teachers offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.