About the Role              
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate educational leader to join our senior leadership team as Deputy Principal – Pastoral.  This pivotal role focuses on fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What you will do:

• Strategically lead on school attendance
• Champion pastoral care and safeguarding across the school
• Lead strategies that promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Work closely with staff, parents, and external partners to support every learner
• Shape whole-school improvement and contribute to our vision for excellence

What we’re looking for:

• A proven leader in pastoral care
• A deep understanding of safeguarding and pastoral frameworks
• A deep understanding of attendance legislation
• A motivator who can inspire staff and students alike
• A communicator who builds trust and strong relationships

Why Join Us?

• A forward-thinking school with a strong sense of community
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• A chance to make a lasting impact on young lives

Located on the outskirts of Northampton, Weston Favell Academy serves a diverse and vibrant community of learners aged 11–18. With strong links to the M1 and London just an hour away, our Academy is ideally placed for ambitious professionals seeking to make a lasting impact.

We are proud of our inclusive culture, our commitment to staff wellbeing, and our innovative approach to teaching and learning. As part of Greenwood Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from a collaborative network of leaders, bespoke CPD opportunities, and a shared mission to transform lives through education.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.