Senior Leader - Pastoral

Alcester Grammar School, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  Temporary - September 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025 in first instance, although with the potential to extend to August 31st 2026. A start date of August 1st 2025 may be available for a candidate who is able to provide some capacity during the summer break.

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  30 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: L7 (£57,831 p.a.)

Senior Leader - Pastoral job summary

Senior Leader - Pastoral (Temporary)

Salary: AGS Band : L7 (£57,831 p.a.)

Temporary - September 1st 2025 - December 31st 2025 in first instance, although with the potential to extend to August 31st 2026.

A start date of August 1st 2025 may be available for a candidate who is able to provide some capacity during the summer break.

We very much hope that the attached booklet, in conjunction with our website, will help you to understand both the specific advertised role and the school more widely.

Person Specification

It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to fulfil the following criteria:

Qualifications/Ability and Experience :

• QTS and a good honours degree
• Considerable experience of Senior Leadership in a 11-18 school
• NPQH desirable
• Significant experience of DSL role
• Proven ability to take on flexible roles in a SLT team as required
• Proven evidence of strategic leadership in pastoral areas of school life

Relationships:

• A commitment to students as individuals
• A sensitive attitude to students of all abilities and ages and the ability to differentiate teaching to meet the needs of the most able and those with Special Educational needs
• An ability to create a stimulating and challenging learning environment for students
• A recognition of the importance of partnership with parents
• A supportive and cooperative approach to colleagues

Personal Characteristics

• A commitment to the AGS ethos
• A commitment to safeguarding children’s well being and to working within professional boundaries
• A willingness to continue learning and developing
• A reflective approach to their own practice and to the overall performance of the department
• Hard working and adaptable
• Happy to work independently or in collaboration
• Able to carry initiatives through to their conclusion
• Friendly and approachable
• Emotionally and self-aware
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines
• Demonstrate a passion for the subject and an ability to enthuse students of all ages
• A commitment to playing a part in the wider life of the school

It is strongly recommended that any interested candidates talk to the Principal before application, to ensure that they fully understand the nature of this new role.

Applications are to be submitted via the My New Term Website by 8 am on Monday 7th July 2025.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview early,

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 are not accepted.

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.

About Alcester Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1292 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Alcester Grammar School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alcester-grammar-school

A unique and happy school, where you can indulge your creativity, refine your skills, and enjoy an atmosphere that respects your professional autonomy. With delightful students, grateful parents and supportive colleagues, teaching doesn't get much better than this.

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