Vacancy

Assistant Head Pastoral

King Edward’s School in Birmingham, one of the leading independent day schools in the country, seeks an Assistant Head Pastoral from 1st September 2025. The Assistant Head Pastoral at King Edward’s School will lead on developing the pastoral care in one of the country’s most academic day schools in which a rich co-curricular life is prized. Working closely with the Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral), the Assistant Head Pastoral will ensure high standards of behaviour are upheld, leading on developing and implementing a bespoke pastoral curriculum equal to the rich heritage of the school and its diverse and ambitious cohort.

How to apply 

To apply for this role, please forward a completed application form and equal opportunities form (both available for download here) and a covering letter addressed to the Chief Master by email to: kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.

The deadline for applications is 8am on Monday 24 February 2025, however applications will be reviewed on receipt and so early applications are encouraged. Interviews will provisionally take place week commencing 3rd March , although we reserve the right to bring forward interviews and make an early appointment if suitable applications are received.

If you have any queries about the role or would like to discuss it in more detail, please contact HR on kesrecruitment@keschools.org.uk.

King Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide proof of identity, preferably a birth certificate, although where this is not available we will accept other forms of ID. Online searches will also be carried out for all shortlisted candidates, as required by Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks. A copy of the Schools’ Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policies are available on the website www.kes.org.uk.

Vacancy Details

Job Location: KES
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Possible Start Date: September 2025
Interview Date: Interviews will provisionally take place in week commencing 3 March
Listing Expires: Monday 24 February 2025 at 8am

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