Assistant Head of House

Challney High School for Boys, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9TJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,096.00 Annually (Actual) L5 – starting at £15.56 per hour

Assistant Head of House job summary

Assistant Head of House

Location: Challney High School for Boys

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: Term time (plus five training days), 37 hours per week

Salary: L5 - starting at £15.56 per hour - Actual Salary £26,096 per annum

Closing date: 9:00am Wednesday 18th March 2026

Over view of the job

We have a fantastic opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual to join our friendly pastoral team.

You would be part of a strong and committed team who make significant contributions towards improving academic outcomes.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a key point of contact for pupils with challenging behaviours, providing mentorship and support to allow students to develop more effective social skills.
• Support the roles of Head of House and Classroom Teacher in developing and applying effective strategies for resolving behaviour issues in and around the school.
• Cultivate strong relationships with the student and parent communities, focussing on positive communication based approaches to supporting students to achieve high standards of behaviour for learning.

Knowledge of a second language, Bromcom, Microsoft Office and Google would be an advantage.

Purpose of the post

To assist the Pastoral Team in all aspects of pastoral work, including inclusion and improving academic outcomes.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Laura Miller, Personnel Administrator, via email lmiller@challneyboys.co.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9:00am Wednesday 18th March 2026.

Early applications are welcomed and we reserve the right to interview early should a suitable candidate apply. Please note this vacancy will close when an appointment has been made and without further notice.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 23rd March 2026.

Visit our website: www.challneyboys.co.uk

Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @ChallneyBoys

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Challney High School for Boys

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1201 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Challney High School for Boys website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/challney-high-school-for-boys

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