At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pastoral care and support young people in a non-traditional educational setting.
- Company: Join a dynamic alternative provision in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
- Benefits: Set your own rates, no agency fees, and direct impact on students' lives.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for strategic planning and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status or leadership experience in SEMH settings required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We connect passionate educational leaders with local educational provisions dedicated to high-quality, personalized support. Register today to join the local talent pool for an expanding alternative provision in Didcot, Oxfordshire.
This setting supports young people who thrive outside of mainstream education due to behavioural needs, SEMH challenges, or complex personal circumstances. If you are a proactive, resilient leader who values relationship-building over rigid processes, this startup-style environment offers the perfect space to help drive daily operations, manage key leadership systems, and support pastoral care for a developing provision.
Establish your own daily or hourly rates with full transparency. Say goodbye to agency middlemen and payroll deductions; step into senior leadership and directly impact the lives of young people who benefit from specialized, non-traditional care.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or demonstrated leadership experience within an SEMH or Alternative Provision (AP) setting is required. Proven background in curriculum or pastoral leadership, with strong organizational skills to manage staff performance, daily rotas, and behaviour management systems. Team Teach training (or equivalent positive behaviour management training) is highly preferred.
Track record in pastoral support, with skills in guiding young people facing social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges and complex behaviours. Strong operational leadership to manage daily site routines, oversee staff, and work effectively alongside parents, external multi-agency networks, and local authorities.
A valid right to work in the UK and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Once your application is received, settings in the Oxfordshire area can review your profile directly for upcoming term starts, strategic planning consultations, or interviews. Upload your CV and help shape the future of alternative education today!
Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral Care) in Didcot employer: Flexzo Teach
Flexzo Teach is an exceptional employer that values autonomy and transparency, providing a unique opportunity for qualified SENCO leaders to shape the future of alternative education in Swindon. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, our supportive work culture encourages collaboration among educators and families, ensuring that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
