Deputy Head Pastoral
Shrewsbury High School
Shropshire
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive salary plus benefits on the GDST Senior Leadership Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our leadership team as the Deputy Head of Pastoral Care. This pivotal role will involve overseeing the welfare and well-being of our students, ensuring that they receive the support and guidance they need to flourish both inside and outside the classroom
Shrewsbury High School is a reputable institution committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. With a focus on holistic education, we aim to empower our students to reach their full potential and become compassionate and responsible global citizens.
The Deputy Head Pastoral is a key position in the school, and this post provides a great opportunity for a dynamic leader with imagination, an innovative approach and a commitment to girls’ education and well-being.
We are proud of our pastoral initiatives, including mental health provision and safeguarding support, however the best evidence of the pastoral curriculum is through the culture and ethos of our wonderful school – meeting our students and our staff, the passion and enthusiasm of the SHS welcome is self-evident, and reflects our values at every part of the school.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant, challenging and progressive Senior Leadership Team in one of the strongest girls’ schools in the country.
About the School
Shrewsbury High School has been educating girls in the heart of Shrewsbury since 1885, our school is literally built into the historic Town Walls. We welcome students aged 4-18 and we were created to put girls first, always. As leaders in educating girls, we offer exceptional teaching, tailored to the way girls learn, we encourage them to experiment, have a go, be brave. This is aided by small class sizes, expert pastoral care, collaboration, and teamwork. In our recent ISI Inspection Report (Nov 2022) we have been recognised as Excellent in all areas.
Shrewsbury High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools. We are the only GDST school in the local area and as such we are able to bring all the advantages of this powerful network to our girls, including an alumnae network in excess of 70,000 members ready to support and mentor our students. Being part of the GDST family of schools gives our staff the chance to share resources and innovative teaching opportunities, as well as a professional development framework to help you fulfil your ambitions. A culture of collaboration in the pursuit of excellence predominates and not only does this benefit our school, but also our staff who have access to the central expertise of the Trust’s Innovation and Learning team, which exists to support our teachers and schools in developing and delivering an outstanding education for all our pupils.
There are many good reasons to work with us. Shrewsbury High School has a real sense of community, and you’ll be part of it, and the wider GDST family. We also offer a variety of benefits, such as:
Competitive salaries and pay progression
Access to extensive professional development opportunities
Training grants for qualifications
Generous pension schemes
Free life assurance benefit
A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
A Cycle to Work scheme
Competitive terms and conditions of employment
Applicants can apply using the link below and should include a letter of application. For further enquiries, please contact Julie Humphreys at hr@shr.gdst.net
Applications must be received by: 1st May 2024, 12 noon & include a letter of application.
Interviews will take week beginning 6th May 2024
Shrewsbury High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is also subject to satisfactory references and a medical check.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
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About Shrewsbury High School
Shrewsbury High School has been educating girls in the heart of Shrewsbury since 1885, our school is literally built into the historic Town Walls. We welcome students aged 4-18 and we were created to put girls first, always. As leaders in educating girls, we offer exceptional teaching, tailored to the way girls learn, we encourage them to experiment, have a go, be brave. This is aided by small class sizes, expert pastoral care, collaboration and teamwork. We are the only all-girls, all-through school in Shropshire. Our junior pupils have their own distinct school nestled in the heart of our Town Walls site, enabling a seamless transition from junior to senior school. Early pupils were among the first women to obtain university degrees and enter the professions. At Shrewsbury High we continue this pioneering tradition, attracting pupils of ability and talent who can make full use of what the school can offer.
Our wonderful location, in the heart of this creative and forward-thinking town gives our pupils unique opportunities to learn from, and contribute to, their local community. Being the town school offers our family of big sisters and little sisters a stimulating environment in which to grow and learn.
Shrewsbury High School is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading family of independent girls’ schools. We are the only GDST school in the local area and as such we are able to bring all the advantages of this powerful network to our girls, including an alumnae network in excess of 70,000 members ready to support and mentor our students. Being part of the GDST family of schools gives our staff the chance to share resources and innovative teaching opportunities, as well as a professional development framework to help you fulfil your ambitions. A culture of collaboration in the pursuit of excellence predominates and not only does this benefit our school, but also our staff who have access to the central expertise of the Trust’s Innovation and Learning team, which exists to support our teachers and schools in developing and delivering an outstanding education for all our pupils.
As a member of the GDST family there are opportunities we can give that no other local school can; girls joining Shrewsbury High School are joining a very modern network in a rapidly changing world.
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