Deputy Head of House

The team at Malet Lambert School l are looking to appoint a passionate and highly effective Deputy Head of House to join our pastoral team.

Our excellent pastoral care is a key driver to our success at Malet Lambert.  The house system is assisting us in further motivating our pupils and encouraging them to invest more into the ethos of our school.  The successful candidate will have experience of pastoral care and will be responsible for the day to day management of efficient and effective Behaviour for Learning procedures, providing a confidential, administrative, and pastoral and community liaison function. 

This post holder will be required to work up to 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:00pm and 8:00am to 3:30pm Friday during the school term. As part of your contractual arrangements, you will be paid for an additional 15 days per year to attend team meetings and training and development outside of your normal working hours. 

The actual salary based on a full-time position will be £25,414.58 per annum, to be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. 

Why choose us?

Malet Lambert is one of the top performing schools in Hull, where our commitment to pastoral care underpins the high expectations that we have of both pupils and staff. We have a long and proud history, dating back to 1932.   We are fortunate to have such a caring, skilled and dedicated set of teachers, associate staff and governors here at Malet Lambert; ultimate professionals who are dedicated to the pupils and effective running of our school.  We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer by email via Mollie.Poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk  if you would like to visit or find out more. .   

As well as a friendly and supportive environment, we offer a range of benefits including: 

• Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy including routes into teaching via our Teacher Training Provider (YWTT)
• Free, on-site parking as well as tea and coffee in all of our staff rooms
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and our virtual GP service.
• Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer
• Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people who are committed to ensuring every individual pupil receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. The successful applicant will have a English & Maths C or above and previous experience of working with vulnerable children and/or young people in an educational environment. 

Applicant Information

It is anticipated interviews will be held on week commencing 8 September 2025

We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed. if you require an application in a different format to our standard digital application form, please get in touch with a member of the team with Mollie Poskitt, HR Officer by email Mollie.Poskitt@maletlambert.hull.sch.uk 

The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance.

The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf