Key Purpose of the Role
The International Pupil Welfare Lead will ensure that all international pupils feel supported, safe, and integrated into College life. The role focuses on wellbeing, cultural adjustment, and safeguarding, working closely with House staff, parents, guardians, and the pastoral team to provide outstanding care for pupils from overseas.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Wellbeing and Integration
* Act as an additional point of contact for international pupils and their families.
* Support pupils’ emotional, social, and cultural adjustment to boarding life.
* Promote inclusion and cultural awareness across the College community.
* Monitoring attendance in support of the HMs and Safeguarding in conjunction with the DSL
Communication and Support
* Provide guidance and reassurance to pupils and parents on welfare matters.
* Work closely with Housemasters/mistresses, safeguarding team, and academic staff to address any concerns promptly.
* Deliver briefings and updates to staff on international pupil welfare.
Guardianship and Travel Oversight
* Oversee compliance processes relating to guardianship for all boarding pupils (Child Student Visa sponsored and non-sponsored).
* Ensure all appointed guardians comply with UKVI requirements and the National Minimum Standards for Boarding Schools.
* Oversee and check all Letters of Undertaking, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with statutory and regulatory standards.
* Collate Parental Consent Forms and Guardian agreements prior to pupils joining.
* Carry out Guardian checks to ensure necessary compliance.
* Check all travel arrangements and Whereabouts Forms for overseas pupils at privs, exeat weekends, half terms, and the school holidays are compliant with UKVI requirements, the National Minimum Standards and safeguarding expectations.
* Liaise with House staff and safeguarding teams to verify that guardian and travel arrangements remain suitable and compliant throughout a pupil’s time at the College.
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience working in a pastoral, welfare, or safeguarding role within an educational setting.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural sensitivity.
* High level of integrity and confidentiality.
* Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities for children and young people.
Desirable
* Experience supporting international pupils in a boarding environment.
* Knowledge of cultural adjustment and wellbeing strategies.
* Familiarity with iSAMs or similar school management systems.
* Relevant qualification or experience in compliance, administration, or safeguarding.
Salary for this role is up to £45, 206 FTE
Closing date for this role is 30th January 2026. Interview will take place w/c 9th February 2026