Vice Principal - Pastoral at Plumptre Advisory

Job Description

• They are currently inviting applications from qualified, experienced and passionate education leaders whose primary role will be to ensure overall well-being, safety, and positive development of the students.
• This role involves overseeing various aspects of student life beyond academics, with a focus on their emotional, social, and physical needs.
• The Vice Principal Pastoral plays a crucial role in creating a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes personal growth, character development, and a sense of community among the students.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Leadership and management of the Pastoral and Safeguarding functions of the school.
• Overall responsibility for the day to day running and functioning of the boarding houses to ensure that the boarding houses are managed in line with the laid down policies and standards of the school.
• As the school Designated Safeguarding Lead, has primary responsibility for the health, safety, physical, emotional, social and mental wellbeing of the students.
• Overall responsibility for pastoral tracking and student progress monitoring. Monitor and analyse student assessment data wholistically to highlight areas of concern, identify areas of improvement and recommend appropriate interventions to enhance student emotional wellbeing and learning outcomes.
• Oversee the behaviour management procedures within the school, enforcing positive and professional culture within a disciplined environment.
• Play an active role in supporting the wider life of the school through organisation of students‘ extracurricular activities, school trips, events, and programmes that contribute to students’ personal growth, social interaction and skill development. Collaborating with colleagues and other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional, and cultural well-being of students and their families.
• Supervise and support boarding house, kitchen, laundry, counselling, and medical staff, including their performance evaluation, professional development; fostering a positive and supportive work environment that encourages staff engagement and productivity.
• In conjunction with the school’s leadership team establish effective communication channels and provide timely and accurate information to students and parents in relation to pastoral matters, student progress and school policies, address concerns inquiries, and monitor and respond to feedback from students and parents in a professional and timely manner.
• Create and maintain an effective partnership with parents and carers to support and improve students’ achievement and personal development.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• A relevant first degree. The possession of a Post Graduate Degree in Child Psychology or related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Evidence of successful leadership (as a Head of Year, Housemaster or Pastoral Lead) within a high standard international school and previous experience in a boarding or residential environment working with young people.
• An excellent understanding of statutory safeguarding and child protection requirements.
• A good grounding in the National Minimum Boarding Standards (NMBS) and a school’s statutory care obligations for 11–18 year olds.
• Experience of promoting positive relationships between staff, parents, governors and the community.
• Grounded understanding of an inclusive approach to teaching and the meeting of students additional learning and developmental needs.
• An approachable and relatable demeanour; exhibiting strong interpersonal, decision-making skills, a high level of responsibility and competence in working with students and staff.
• Outstanding organisational and administrative skills with excellent IT and communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary (point on scale determined by background and experience). 
• Benefits include Housing, Health Insurance,
• Tuition Discount for Enrolled Children,
• Leave Allowance and International Professional Development Opportunities.