Bristol Grammar School is looking to appoint a Deputy Head (Pastoral including Safeguarding) to join the leadership team in the Infant and Junior School, from September 2026.
The Deputy Head will assist the Head of the Infant and Junior School in the delivery of School strategy, and to oversee the pastoral care of all pupils across the school. They will also hold the position of Designated Safeguarding Lead and be part of the wider whole school Safeguarding Team.
Responsibilities will include oversight of behaviour management, promoting positive behaviour for learning and consistency of approach through the school, lead on pupil wellbeing and mental health and providing support for the pastoral role of all form tutors through training and advice as necessary.
We are looking for an inspirational teacher who has previous experience of a leadership role within a school and is able to promote a love of learning.
The successful candidate will have a deep resonance with the Schools Mission, Aims and Values which should be clearly reflected at both the application and interview stages.
Full details of roles responsibilities can be found in the Candidate Pack on our school website.
ABOUT BRISTOL GRAMMAR SCHOOL (BGS)
BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.
SCHOOL MISSION
To provide an exceptional and rounded education to those who might benefit from it, regardless of their background and financial means.
We welcome applicants from all communities, and particularly from individuals who may not previously have thought of applying to a school such as ours.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage / civil partnerships.
Bristol Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In accordance with our Child Protection Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent must be declared when applying. The applicant may post such a declaration in an envelope marked Private and confidential for the Headmaster which will only be opened should the candidate be shortlisted. The successful applicant must obtain List 99 clearance and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance at enhanced level. This role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.