Assistant Head – Pastoral and Extra-Curricular

This is a new role at Heath Mount and candidates should refer to the attached job description. Heath Mount has recently undertaken a review of its management structure and this appointment comes about as a result of the consequent reorganisation.

Once all senior managers have been appointed, all members of the team will be invited to apply for the post of Senior Deputy. The appointee will be part of a Senior Management Team (SMT) of 7 people. He or she will meet with this team on a weekly basis and will be expected to attend meetings outside term times as agreed by the team.

The appointee will also lead the school’s pastoral staff, meeting regularly to review pastoral, extra-curricular and boarding issues.

Leadership will be a key part of this new role and the appointee will be expected to inspire and motivate colleagues with his or her vision for the future of the school generally, and of pastoral care, extra-curricular activities and boarding in particular. Strong leadership skills will be essential.

The appointee will teach a 50% timetable and most subjects can be accommodated. He or she will not be required to be a head of department.

The appointee will be expected to contribute to the activities programme where skills in music, drama, art or sport can be accommodated. There is no Saturday school with matches and most school events taking place during the week.

Heath Mount is a terrific place to work and the appointee would enjoy the friendship and support of talented colleagues.