Assistant Head Teacher Pastoral
The Minster School, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0LG11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
4 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L13 – L17
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Head Teacher to join an experienced and dynamic senior leadership team that comprises of the Head Teacher, two Deputy Head Teachers and five Assistant Head Teachers.
We want to attract an enthusiastic, inspiring and adaptable leader who will complement this team. We are happy to consider applications from existing senior or middle leaders with a proven track record of success, who are committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of education.
The role will involve leading whole school projects, supporting the continued push for excellence and motivating others to excel in their roles.
We will be hosting an information session onW ednesday 26th February at 5:00pmwhere you can find out more information regarding the post, the school, and have a tour of the site. If you would like to book to attend the session, please contact the HR Assistant, Lizz Caunt:l.caunt@minsterschool.org.uk
What the school offers its staff
THE MINSTER SCHOOL, SOUTHWELL
A Church of England Academy
Member of the Minster Trust for Education
NOR 1650 - Age Range 7-18
Assistant Head Teacher Pastoral
L13 – L17
To commenceSeptember 2025
The Minster School is a highly regarded, oversubscribed school, serving the local community of Southwell and surrounding villages. As a Church of England Academy, we have a strong ethos which is based around our values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service through which we live and breathe our motto of Succeeding Together. The school currently has 1650 students on roll including over 350 students in the sixth form and 40 students in the junior department. We are regularly amongst the top schools in Nottinghamshire for achievement and attainment.
Alongside serving our own students, we are the home of East Midlands East Maths Hub, a strategic partner of the Redhill Teaching Hub and a member of the Minster Learning Alliance. The Minster School is a member of the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE), a multi academy trust.
Further details about the role
Candidates should apply through the TES website and follow the guidance notes as provided. CV’s will not be accepted. For further information about how to apply for this role, please read our ‘Guidance notes for applicants’ document which will be posted on the TES website under the job listing.
Your application form should be accompanied by a supporting letter that is no more than two sides of A4. In the letter, please highlight the specific skills that you will bring to the role alongside your experience to date. We would also like to hear about your educational philosophy and how you would contribute to school improvement.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 4th March 2025 at midday.
Interviews are due to take place week commencing10th March 2025.
Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.
The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:
- Integrity - we do the right thing
- Wisdom - we think deeply
- Kindness - we care about each other
- Collaboration - we are better together
- Service - we pursue the greater good.
We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.
The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if we receive suitable applications for the role.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Minster School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 18
- Education phase
- Middle
- School size
- 1647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Minster School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- l.caunt@minsterschool.org.uk
The Minster School is a founding member of the Minster Trust for Education, a multi-academy trust supporting the very best education in all its facets for children in Nottinghamshire
Arranging a visit to The Minster School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.caunt@minsterschool.org.uk.
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