Assistant Head (Pastoral) and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Why Canbury?

We do things differently at Canbury – because we understand that everyone is unique. As such, we know that the manner in which we educate and support our students must also embrace those differences, to ensure that we harness their individual talents. 

If you thrive on seeing the opportunities in a situation, rather than the challenges, then we want to hear from you. We are seeking a talented individual with a ‘can do’ attitude. The Assistant Head (Pastoral) will be so much more than the job title.

All staff here act, teach, foster and mentor in a way designed to bring out the very best in every one of our extraordinary students. We expect the utmost mutual respect from all, and working as part of a team is vital. You should be able to work constructively within a cohesive and busy school. 

About our School 

Canbury School is an independent day school for boys and girls from the ages of 11 to 18 on the outskirts of London beside Richmond Park. With a total of 76 students on roll, we pride ourselves on truly getting to know each one of our students. All of our staff are expected to contribute to the values and ethos of Canbury, making the educational journey for each child stimulating, enjoyable, challenging and tailored.

We are proud of our broad curriculum, the wide range of qualifications we offer and the support we are able to provide through small group teaching and, where appropriate, specialist therapists or learning support assistants.

Our School community is a happy and inclusive one, where students support and respect each other. We understand that a child’s wellbeing is as equally important as their academic achievements. As a result, we enable students to feel safe, understood and settled in school.

If you think Canbury School would be a good fit for you, and you for us, we are really looking forward to hearing from you. We welcome those interested in the above role to tour the School before your application by contacting the Head’s PA, Ms Boggi via [email protected]  

Please return your completed application form to the Bursar at [email protected] by 1st March 2024 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held week beginning Monday, 11th of March 2024.