Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral

Why join us? Heron Hall Academy is an ambitious, eight-form entry mixed secondary school and a proud part of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools built on the belief that we are Stronger Together . The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. At Heron Hall, we share the Trust’s vision - to help every child succeed at school and in life. We live by the values of Education, Community, Opportunity , ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, feels part of a strong and caring community, and has the chance to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual. As soon as you enter Heron Hall, you feel the pride, purpose and unity that define us. Our high standards and inclusive culture ensure that every pupil is supported, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We believe in every child and together, with North Star Community Trust, we help them believe in themselves. About the role We are seeking an exceptional and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral to join the senior leadership team at Heron Hall Academy. This is a pivotal whole-school leadership role, responsible for driving high standards in behaviour, safeguarding, attendance, wellbeing and pastoral care. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping a calm, safe, inclusive and aspirational culture where all pupils can succeed. The Deputy Headteacher will provide both strategic and operational leadership, overseeing behaviour systems, pastoral interventions, alternative provision and safeguarding processes across the academy. You will lead and support Heads of Year and pastoral teams, monitor behaviour and attendance trends, implement targeted interventions and work closely with pupils, families and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for every child. As a visible and highly organised leader, you will promote high expectations, consistency and positive relationships throughout the academy community. The successful candidate will also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring safeguarding systems and procedures remain robust, compliant and effective. What we are looking for We are seeking an experienced, resilient and inspiring leader with a strong track record of improving behaviour, attendance and pastoral outcomes within a secondary school setting. The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), possess a degree or equivalent qualification and demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development. They will have significant leadership experience, including leading behaviour and pastoral systems, managing challenging situations effectively and working collaboratively with external agencies and partners. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and behaviour intervention strategies, alongside the ability to analyse attendance and behaviour data stra