We work smarter so that you can enjoy the things that matter outside of work Job Title: Deputy HeadteacherLocation: Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4ADHours: 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)Contract: Permanent Term Time OnlyStart: June 2026UK applicants only - no sponsorship available About the Role The Deputy Headteacher - Pastoral will provide strategic leadership for pastoral provision, behaviour, and wellbeing across the school. The role is central to embedding a trauma-informed and inclusive culture, ensuring that all pupils-particularly those with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs-feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. You will lead the development and implementation of behaviour, anti-bullying, and inclusion strategies, ensuring they are consistent, relational, and effective. Working closely with senior leaders, you will align safeguarding, pastoral, and behaviour systems to create a cohesive and responsive approach. Through strong leadership and the use of evidence-informed practice, you will drive high standards, consistency, and positive outcomes for all pupils. What You''ll Be Doing You will take ownership of a wide and impactful portfolio, including: Pastoral Strategy and Culture Embedding a whole-school trauma-informed ethos Driving inclusive practices where diversity is respected and celebrated Ensuring consistent, evidence-informed pastoral systems Pupil Support an