Founded in 1843, Queen’s College has been a cornerstone of education in Taunton for over 180 years. Originally based in Taunton Castle and moving to our current site on Trull Road in 1846, we remain proud of our heritage as the town’s oldest school and one of the South West’s leading independent day and boarding schools.

Today, Queen’s is a vibrant, forward-thinking community that balances academic excellence with creativity, wellbeing and personal growth. We offer a bespoke, individualised education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with the same guiding aim throughout – to help every pupil thrive.

Deputy Head (Pastoral)

Queen’s College, Taunton

Queen’s College is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head (Pastoral) to lead safeguarding, pupil welfare and the pastoral strategy across our vibrant day and boarding community.

This is a key Senior Leadership role for a visible, confident and compassionate leader who can strengthen our pastoral systems, champion pupil voice, drive boarding success and build strong relationships with pupils, parents and staff.

We’re looking for a senior school leader with expert safeguarding knowledge, strategic vision, excellent communication skills and the energy to be fully involved in the life of a busy, ambitious College.

Why Queen’s?
A warm, values-driven community; influential leadership role; competitive package; accommodation may be available; generous fee remission.

Please have a look at the benefits of working at Queen’s linked below:

Benefits of working at Queen’s College

Application Process

Candidates are asked to complete the Application Form available from the College website https://www.queenscollege.org.uk/vacancies/  or ‘quick apply TES’ along with a letter of application and submit these as soon as possible.

• Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 23 March.
• Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews and subsequent offer may occur at any stage after applications are received.

Informal visits to the College will be welcomed. Anyone wishing to discuss these details further may contact the Head of College, Julian Noad, through Sarah Hickey, Head’s PA: headsoffice@queenscollege.org.uk

Queen’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Given the evolving nature of behavioural management best practice this job description is fluid and would expect to alter as the College pastoral education strategy evolves.

The offer of the role would be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, and extensive checks for teaching positions in the UK including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, and an overseas check if appropriate.