Head of Pastoral Care

This is a permanent post, ideally starting in January 2025.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students with whom you come into contact, helping to monitor and promote positive and healthy behaviour, relationships, personal and social development.

Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Secondary school.

Liaise with teaching staff to ensure effective systems are in place to support students’ social and emotional needs.

Meet individually with students and parents, as required.

Co-ordinate and be involved in teaching the Personal, Social, Health and Economic education (PHSE) curriculum.

Support and advise staff on all matters relating to safeguarding and mental health

Be enthusiastic and proactive in your attitude to the role

PERSON SPECIFICATION :

Qualifications Requirement :

An appropriate qualification in Psychology and relevant work experience with adolescents in a school setting.

The successful candidate will be :

Fluent in spoken and written English with strong verbal and written communication skills. A good level in French is also necessary in order to liaise with local agencies, as required

Confident liaising with the wider community, including external local professionals and parents

Able to recognise signs and behaviours that indicate a mental health need

Able to create and implement appropriate strategies and execute plans in relation to mental health needs

Able to handle Primary and Secondary students’ emotional issues and react appropriately in crisis situations

Able to work autonomously and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Discreet, proactive, empathic and accessible

THE POSITION OFFERS :

Competitive salary and benefits

Wonderful students and parent community

Supportive environment and continuous professional development

After-school care for Primary-age children until 18 : 00

Free parking

SAFER RECRUITMENT :

GES is committed to equalities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from suitable candidates no matter their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, enhanced national / international criminal records checks and prohibition from teaching checks.

HOW TO APPLY :

Applications should be made in English and consist of your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4).

Deadline for applications : Monday 9th December 2024