Assistant Head - Pastoral

Shorefields; Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is seeking an Assistant Headteacher focused on pastoral leadership. The successful candidate will oversee student wellbeing, safeguarding initiatives, and manage staff. Strong experience in educational pastoral care and excellent communication skills are essential to excel in this role. The position offers an opportunity to shape the pastoral strategy and contribute meaningfully to the academy’s mission. Join us for a fulfilling career in education with support for professional development.

Benefits

Complimentary use of gym and swimming pool

Support for staff wellbeing events

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Significant experience in pastoral leadership or student support within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence others.

Responsibilities

• Lead pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Manage Heads of Year and pastoral support staff.
• Develop behaviour and attendance strategies.
• Collaborate with parents and external agencies.

Skills

Pastoral leadership experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Job description

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Job Ref No. ECC8825434-627L
Position Type: Assistant Headteacher
Pay Range: Dependent on Experience

Position Start Date: 13/04/2026

Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 07/01/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: w/c 12/01/2026

Why Legra Academy Trust? We provide top quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in the county of Essex. We currently manage two academies in the Southend-on-Sea area: Belfairs Academy and Darlinghurst School. We are responsible for approximately 2000 young people from nursery to age 19 and employ around 300 staff. Each of our academies is fully committed to achieving excellence for the benefit of all our students, staff and the wider community. Our motto is 'Shaping the Future Together' and we really mean it - so why don't you come and help us achieve it? You can find out more about us at www.legraacademytrust.org.uk

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our senior leadership team as Assistant Head - Pastoral. This is a pivotal role focused on safeguarding, wellbeing, and behaviour across the school. You will lead our pastoral strategy, ensuring every student feels safe, supported, and able to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of pastoral care and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversight of safeguarding and child protection procedures in line with statutory guidance.
• Line management of Heads of Year and pastoral support staff.
• Development of behaviour and attendance strategies to promote positive engagement.
• Collaboration with parents, external agencies, and staff to support student welfare.
• Monitoring and reporting on pastoral data to inform school improvement.

About You

• Significant experience in pastoral leadership or student support within an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence others.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex situations calmly and effectively.
• Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• This is a non-Teaching role.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking leadership team.
• Opportunity to shape pastoral provision and make a real difference to young lives.
• Supportive environment with ongoing professional development.
• Complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool for all staff, plus events and support for staff wellbeing.

If you feel that this could be the exciting opportunity and career advancement or change you are seeking and would like to find out more please apply to
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Belfairs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references together with a social media check. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment.

Information about the School

Belfairs is a vibrant Academy with 1400 students on roll from 11-18 years. We were graded a good school by Ofsted in 2013. We are a highly successful and heavily oversubscribed academy in south east England with high quality and well-resourced facilities. Our staff enjoy excellent opportunities for career development and a childcare voucher and cycle purchase scheme through salary sacrifice.

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