- Lead the pastoral care strategy across the whole school (Early, Primary and Middle Years), ensuring systems are in place to support students' emotional and social well-being.
- Monitor student welfare, address concerns sensitively and effectively, and help create a positive and caring school culture.
- Provide guidance and coaching to staff on best practices in pastoral care and student support.
Safeguarding
- Act as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to ensure safeguarding procedures are consistently implemented.
- Be responsible for the documentation of spaces, people, events, trips, evacuation drills and interviewing of new staff.
- Monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns, including issues of abuse, neglect, bullying, or mental health challenges.
- Ensure that all staff understand and follow safeguarding protocols and attend regular training.
Student Welfare
- Support students facing personal, family, emotional, or academic challenges.
- Liaise with internal support teams and refer to external agencies as needed.
- Keep accurate and confidential records of pastoral and safeguarding concerns.
Behaviour Management
- Lead on whole-school behaviour policy implementation, promoting positive behaviour and addressing misconduct in a restorative and consistent way.
- Work with students, staff, and families to resolve conflicts and ensure students understand the consequences of their actions.
- Support teachers with managing classroom behaviour and provide coaching where needed.
- Lead school wide initiatives regarding Anti-Bullying.
Supporting Vulnerable Students
- Identify students at risk or requiring additional support and ensure effective intervention strategies are in place.
- Coordinate support plans and collaborate with relevant staff and external specialists.
- Monitor the progress and well-being of vulnerable students closely.
Parental Engagement
- Communicate regularly with parents regarding student well-being and pastoral issues.
- Organise and lead meetings to discuss concerns, progress, or interventions.
- Provide guidance and resources for parents to support their children at home.
- A relevant bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education.
- Proven experience in a pastoral, safeguarding, or student welfare leadership role, preferably in an International or IB school context.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding practices, laws, and child protection policies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to lead and inspire others while maintaining a compassionate and student-centred approach.
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