Deputy Pastoral Achievement Leader

Courage   -   Commitment   -   Compassion

This is a fantastic opportunity to begin or continue your leadership journey in a well led, collaborative and supportive faculty.  Little Ilford is a friendly, inclusive and oversubscribed school in Newham making a big difference to the lives of our diverse student community. In 2016 we moved into a brand new state-of-the-art building. We have a strong reputation and high expectations of both students and staff and consider this to be an exciting place to work and develop, where creativity and innovation are nurtured. Our targets for attainment and progress are challenging, but staff have the focus and determination to realise them for the benefit of our students.  We really know our students, and focus on them as individuals.  Pastoral systems are strong and we value a curriculum offer and activities that educate the whole child. 

What Little Ilford can offer you -

Continued Professional Development

• commitment to ensuring that all staff have access to comprehensive professional development
• fully supported PTI programme
• fully supported by The National College programme
• we are a Leading Edge School with access to SSAT resources
• 1-1 coaching with external providers

Staff Benefits

• 17% PPA time
• Good home/work balance
• Free use of an onsite gym
• Free weekly group cardio sessions
• Free weekly yoga classes
• Free spin sessions
• Onsite car/bike parking facilities
• Cycle scheme
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme including 6 free counselling sessions, if required
• 24/7 access to a Digital Wellbeing Platform

We're seeking a proactive individual with a background in Education, Social Work, Youth Work, or Counselling. You'll be instrumental in leading behaviour interventions, facilitating both mentoring and workshops and we'll actively support your leadership development.

Our school is an aspirational, reflective, and creative learning community where adults are learners who take risks to achieve excellent results. Confident and professional communication with parents is essential, as is proficiency in administrative tasks and paperwork. You must be able to remain calm under pressure, make sound decisions, and build strong relationships with vulnerable students and their families.

To apply or obtain further information please see the vacancy section of our website www.littleilford.newham.sch.uk or contact Mehz Karim on 0208 928 3548 /email m.karim@littleilford.org

We will shortlist and interview as soon as we have a strong field.  Applicants are advised to apply sooner rather than later.

Little Ilford School, Rectory Road,  Manor Park, London, E12 6JB

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates.