Deputy Head of House
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bristol, Somerset, BS20 0HU |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | a1345cf3-d931-46cc-b12e-d0391b4001d9 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The Opportunity
Deputy Head of House(non-teaching)
37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, term time plus 5 INSET and the equivalent of one week (37 hours) across the year to support the needs of the school.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a committed and caring Pastoral team dedicated to ensuring that all pupils are supported to succeed and achieve their personal academic potential.
Assisting our four Heads of House, key duties will include:
• Supporting students’ wellbeing, personal and academic development
• Supporting the school’s Ready to Learn system and On Call system
• Upholding the school’s behaviour, attendance and uniform policy, implementing proactive measures for improvement as appropriate
• Developing and implementing a strong pastoral programme, including delivery of assemblies
• Ensuring that children in vulnerable categories are supported effectively both pastorally and academically
Assisting our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), key duties will include:
• Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to ensure all children feel safe and supported in school
• Manage referrals to external agencies including social services and early help.
• Promote supportive engagement with parents and/or carers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including where families may be facing challenging circumstances.
• Support the DSL to ensure that child protection files are kept up to date and information should be kept confidential and stored securely.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
• well organised and professional,
• positive and supportive, with the ability to engage and motivate young people
• an excellent communicator with a passion for seeing all pupils make the best possible progress
• hard working and can demonstrate their ability to use their own initiative
• able to build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers
More information about the Trust, School and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and St Katherine’s School, please visit our websites
• School visits can be arranged via email to Sue Shelley, HR Manager shelleys@skdrive.org
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Opportunity
Deputy Head of House(non-teaching)
37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, term time plus 5 INSET and the equivalent of one week (37 hours) across the year to support the needs of the school.
This post offers an exciting opportunity to join a committed and caring Pastoral team dedicated to ensuring that all pupils are supported to succeed and achieve their personal academic potential.
Assisting our four Heads of House, key duties will include:
• Supporting students’ wellbeing, personal and academic development
• Supporting the school’s Ready to Learn system and On Call system
• Upholding the school’s behaviour, attendance and uniform policy, implementing proactive measures for improvement as appropriate
• Developing and implementing a strong pastoral programme, including delivery of assemblies
• Ensuring that children in vulnerable categories are supported effectively both pastorally and academically
Assisting our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), key duties will include:
• Acting as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) to ensure all children feel safe and supported in school
• Manage referrals to external agencies including social services and early help.
• Promote supportive engagement with parents and/or carers in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including where families may be facing challenging circumstances.
• Support the DSL to ensure that child protection files are kept up to date and information should be kept confidential and stored securely.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
• well organised and professional,
• positive and supportive, with the ability to engage and motivate young people
• an excellent communicator with a passion for seeing all pupils make the best possible progress
• hard working and can demonstrate their ability to use their own initiative
• able to build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers
More information about the Trust, School and Role
• To find out more about this role, please read the job description and person specification.
• To find out more about Cathedral Schools Trust and St Katherine’s School, please visit our websites
• School visits can be arranged via email to Sue Shelley, HR Manager shelleys@skdrive.org
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you
• Continuing Professional and Leadership development
• Employee assistance programme, offering counselling, support and advice on a wide array of areas
• Discounted gym membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Eyesight test vouchers
• Free onsite parking
• Flexible working fully supported and enhanced family friendly policies
• All new staff are automatically enrolled in the Teacher’s Pension or LGPS Avon Pension Fund.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at Cathedral Schools Trust are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, initial and periodic enhanced level checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.