Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral Care - Carisbrooke College
Job Posted: 16 September 2025
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: L9 - L13
- Industries: Education
Job Start Date: 1 January 2026
Assistant Headteacher - Pastoral Care
Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU
Headteacher: Natalie Sheppard
Tel: 01983 524651 Email: [email protected] Web: www.carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk
Salary: L9-L13
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Start date: 1 January 2026
“Education is Our Castle”
Carisbrooke College are seeking an experienced and committed leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for safeguarding, attendance, and behaviour. Acting as the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, you will ensure statutory compliance, best practice, and effective staff training. You will drive strategies to improve attendance and punctuality, reduce persistent absence, and foster a culture of high expectations. In leading behaviour, you will promote consistent policy implementation and restorative approaches that support pupils’ wellbeing and personal growth. Working closely with families, colleagues, and external agencies, you will play a vital role in shaping an inclusive, safe, and positive school culture while contributing to whole-school improvement.
Carisbrooke College is part of HISP MAT (Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth). We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. ?There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow quickly across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth.
If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Heads PA via email at: [email protected] who will arrange for you to speak to the Head. Tours will be held on 25 September and can be arranged via Mrs Godfrey.
Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances.
Please send completed applications to [email protected]
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short-listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Please see Job Description & Person Specification
Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 1 October 2025
Carisbrooke College
Carisbrooke College is part of HISP MAT (Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Southampton and Portsmouth Multi Academy Trust). We believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all of its school communities. There are multiple schools within the Trust, covering the age ranges from nursery to 19 with plans to expand and grow quickly across our geographical location. The College is a fast-paced, fun and caring environment in which to work and there are excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth and development. If you feel you have what it takes to be part of our dynamic team, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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