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Overview:
Buckswood School is seeking a Deputy Principal of Pastoral Care to join our Senior Management Team. The successful candidate will lead the strategic development and implementation of pastoral care across the school, ensuring the well-being, safety, and holistic development of all students. This role encompasses oversight of safeguarding, boarding, medical services, and the promotion of a positive school culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Strategic Leadership:
* Develop and implement a comprehensive pastoral care strategy aligned with the school's ethos and objectives.
* Lead on the development and execution of the pastoral and boarding elements of the School Development Plan.
* Stay abreast of current research, trends, and issues relevant to pastoral care, mental health, and well-being.
* Safeguarding and Child Protection:
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring robust safeguarding policies and procedures are in place and adhered to.
* Lead the Safeguarding Team, providing training, support, and oversight.
* Liaise with external agencies and attend relevant conferences to ensure best practices in safeguarding.
* Boarding Oversight:
* Oversee all aspects of boarding provision, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Standards (NMS).
* Monitor standards in boarding houses, conduct regular inspections, and implement improvements as needed.
* Collaborate with the Head of Boarding to develop and review boarding policies and handbooks.
* Pastoral Care and Student Well-being:
* Foster a culture of care and support that reflects the school's values.
* Lead and manage House Staff, the Health Service, and counselling services.
* Chair committees related to behavior, online safety, and welfare.
* Develop and oversee the PSHE program in collaboration with academic leaders.
* Staff Leadership and Development:
* Assist in the recruitment and induction of pastoral staff, ensuring adherence to Safer Recruitment procedures.
* Implement effective appraisal processes and identify training needs within the pastoral team.
* Promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relationships.
* Compliance and Inspection Readiness:
* Ensure the school is prepared for inspections, maintaining up-to-date policies and documentation.
* Oversee compliance with ISI, Ofsted, ISA, BSA and ESCC regulations in relation to pastoral care and safeguarding.
* Community Engagement:
* Promote effective links between the school and the local community.
* Support the promotion of the school to prospective parents and students.
* Organize and participate in school-related events and assemblies.
Qualifications and Experience:
* A relevant degree and teaching qualification.
* Experience in a senior pastoral role within a secondary educational setting.
* Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practices.
* Proven leadership and management skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Additional Information:
The Deputy Principal of Pastoral Care will be expected to teach a reduced timetable and participate in the school's duty rota, including evenings and weekends as required. This role requires a commitment to the school's values and the ability to inspire trust and confidence among students, staff, and parents.
Candidates are invited to submit their CVs to the school and if successful following an initial review will be provided with the full Job Description. Candidates would then be required to submit a full school application form before being shortlisted and invited to an interview.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Buckswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau now the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must also have the right to work in the UK with appropriate Visa if necessary.
If you have spent more than 3 months abroad in the last 5 years you will need to provide a Police check from the country in which you were in.
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