Deputy Head; Pastoral

Job Summary

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

September 2026

We are a school that values diversity and individual contribution, supporting and encouraging both students and staff to pursue their interests and achieve their ambitions.

We have a truly exciting opportunity to join our Senior Leadership Team as Deputy Head (Pastoral). Reporting to the Senior Deputy Head, you will lead the provision of pastoral care throughout the School, ensuring the emotional, physical and intellectual wellbeing of the whole pupil body. You will be required to inspire confidence amongst pupils, parents and the pastoral team. A strategic thinker, this role will help shape and develop a coherent and innovative whole-school pastoral curriculum.

Further information about the School can be found ymer-upper.org

Salary: Competitive Location: Hammersmith, West London

Closing date: 9am Monday 26 January 2026

First Stage Interviews
- Thursday 5 February 2026

Final Stage Interviews – Thursday 12 February 2026.

As a School, we are fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We have an established and representative staff Equality and Diversity Board to help drive forward positive change. A further Equality and Diversity Committee has recently been formed from our student population. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our current Leadership Team, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates for this role. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, however, the School may employ positive action where diverse candidates can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and two satisfactory references.