Assistant Head of House (Pastoral Support) - required May 2026
Term time only, 37 hours per week + 5 inset days
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 18-22: £31,537-£33,699 (Actual pro rata salary: £27,095 - £28,953)
We are seeking a highly articulate communicator who can navigate complex conversations with parents and carers with empathy and clarity. The ideal candidate will be a champion for every child, possessing the insight to see potential where others may see barriers. Furthermore, you will be a proactive practitioner, utilising data to monitor attendance, identify emerging trends, and implement decisive, impactful interventions.
The role will include:
To assist House Heads in ensuring that:
- Daily attendance during am and pm registration is monitored which will include making calls to parents/carers
- The House System is effectively managed.
- Pupils are well behaved.
- Pupils develop a sense of pride, both in their particular House and as individuals.
- Oversee attendance for the House, promoting good attendance and ensuring registers are properly maintained.
- Actively follow up daily and persistent attendance issues.
- To be a principal port of call for parents/carers in relation to pupil welfare, behaviour and barriers to learning.
We are looking for an individual with:
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work as an effective team member.
- Assertiveness, discretion and good communication skills.
- Experience of working with young people and/or an understanding of young people.
- The ability to work on their own and show initiative.
- A professional attitude and manner.
- Good knowledge of Google Drive, Microsoft Word and Excel (with the ability to adapt to new software packages).
- A First Aid at Work qualification (training can be provided).
We would like to hear from you if you believe you can make a positive contribution to our school.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert should we find a suitable candidate prior to the closing date.
Closing date: 8th May 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
Safeguarding Statement:
Norton Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
