Deputy Headteacher

We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: June 2026 UK applicants only – no sponsorship available About the Role The Deputy Headteacher – Pastoral will provide strategic leadership for pastoral provision, behaviour, and wellbeing across the school. The role is central to embedding a trauma-informed and inclusive culture, ensuring that all pupils—particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs—feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. You will lead the development and implementation of behaviour, anti-bullying, and inclusion strategies, ensuring they are consistent, relational, and effective. Working closely with senior leaders, you will align safeguarding, pastoral, and behaviour systems to create a cohesive and responsive approach. Through strong leadership and the use of evidence-informed practice, you will drive high standards, consistency, and positive outcomes for all pupils. What You’ll Be Doing You will take ownership of a wide and impactful portfolio, including: Pastoral Strategy & Culture Embedding a whole-school trauma-informed ethos Driving inclusive practices where diversity is respected and celebrated Ensuring consistent, evidence-informed pastoral systems Pupil Support & Wellbeing Chairing Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings Overseeing SEMH tracking and intervention planning Amplifying pupil voice to inform school development Behaviour & Inclusion Leading a relational, restorative behaviour approach Developing systems that promote regulation, accountability, and positive relationships Driving proactive strategies around bullying, discrimination, and racism Quality Assurance Monitoring pastoral practice through learning walks, data, and case reviews Coac