Deputy Head Pastoral

Deputy Head (Pastoral) – Senior School (Grades 9–12)

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of

over 125 premium private schools spanning six continents. Inspired schools draw on

proven educational practices from around the world to provide more than 80,000

students with a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

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working in state-of-the-art facilities alongside leading educators in some of the

world’s most desirable locations. Inspired invests heavily in professional

development and provides exceptional opportunities for career progression and

mobility across the group.

PaRK International School is a leading international school dedicated to guiding and

inspiring students to lead happy and successful lives. As the school continues to

grow and evolve, we are strengthening our leadership structure with the

development of a distinct Senior School (Grades 9–12), creating a clear pathway

between Junior and Middle School and the final years of secondary education.

While academic excellence remains central to our mission, we believe it can only be

achieved through a strong commitment to the personal and professional growth of

both students and staff.

At PaRK International School we focus on both the minds and hearts of our students.

We encourage intellectual curiosity, multilingual development, resilience, and a

commitment to service within local and global communities. Students are supported

to overcome challenges, embrace failure as a step towards growth, and develop the

confidence to step beyond their comfort zones.

All staff play an active role in the pastoral life of the school and are encouraged to

contribute to co-curricular activities and enrichment programmes.

Role Overview

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) – Senior School is responsible for leading the

pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour, and wellbeing provision for students in

Grades 9 to 12.

This role is central to ensuring that students experience a safe, structured, and

nurturing environment during a critical stage of adolescent development. The Deputy

Head (Pastoral) combines strategic leadership with a strong daily presence,

supporting students as they develop independence, resilience, and emotional

maturity while navigating increasing academic expectations.

The role requires close collaboration with Heads of Year, tutors, teachers, the

Wellbeing team, parents, and the Senior School Leadership Team to ensure a

consistent and high-quality pastoral framework across the Senior School.

Key Purpose of the Role

● Lead and develop a coherent Senior School pastoral strategy

● Ensure high standards of student behaviour, wellbeing, and safeguarding

● Support students’ emotional, social, and personal development

● Build strong partnerships with parents and families

● Promote consistent expectations, routines, and pastoral care across Grades

9–12

● Contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture that enables students to

thrive

Leadership Responsibilities

As a member of the Senior School Leadership Team, the Deputy Head (Pastoral)

will:

● Lead the pastoral care and wellbeing provision for all Senior School students

● Design, implement, and review the Senior School pastoral framework in

alignment with whole-school values

● Serve as a key pastoral leader and point of contact for students, staff, and

parents

● Deputise for the Head of Senior School when required

● Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Senior School

● Chair pastoral meetings involving Heads of Year and tutors

● Line manage Heads of Year (Grades 9–12)

● Promote high standards of behaviour, modelling professionalism, fairness,

and empathy

● Ensure consistent application of behaviour policies, rewards, and sanctions

● Contribute to staff recruitment, training, and induction for pastoral roles

● Ensure student voice is heard and meaningfully incorporated into school life

● Report regularly to the Head of Senior School and Executive Leadership on

pastoral matters

Pastoral Care and Student Wellbeing

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will:

● Oversee student wellbeing, behaviour, and discipline within the Senior School

● Lead responses to pastoral incidents and ensure appropriate follow-up

● Support students experiencing challenges related to:

○ emotional regulation

○ peer relationships and conflict

○ anxiety and transition

○ organisation and independence

● Work closely with the Wellbeing Team, including counsellors, psychologists,

and learning support

● Monitor students of concern and coordinate early intervention strategies

● Support reintegration following absence, illness, or pastoral incidents

● Promote a positive culture of wellbeing, belonging, and personal growth

Safeguarding Responsibilities (Deputy DSL)

In line with school safeguarding policies and local legal requirements, the Deputy

Head (Pastoral) will:

● Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Senior School

● Serve as a key point of contact for safeguarding concerns

● Ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded, monitored, and escalated

appropriately

● Work with the Pastoral Lead for Middle School to ensure a smooth transition

for students into the Senior School

● Liaise with external agencies when necessary

● Support staff training and awareness regarding safeguarding procedures

● Promote a culture of vigilance, care, and professional accountability

Operational Responsibilities

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will:

● Oversee attendance, punctuality, and follow-up procedures

● Monitor behaviour trends and student wellbeing data

● Ensure consistent tutor practices and effective tutor reporting

● Support the design and delivery of the Form Time programme

● Lead assemblies and pastoral sessions for Senior School students

● Support the development of the House System and regular events

● Oversee the teambuilding trips for each cohort

● Organise parent information sessions and pastoral events

● Contribute to the review and development of key policies, including behaviour,

anti-bullying, and safeguarding

● Work with Admissions on pastoral insights relating to student transition and

placement

● Coordinate with Health & Safety teams where pastoral concerns intersect with

student safety

● Support the organisation of Senior School events such as Prom and

Graduation

Wider Responsibilities

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) will:

● Maintain a visible presence during breaks, transitions, and other unstructured

times

● Attend leadership, safeguarding, and wellbeing meetings

● Support the development of student leadership, including student council and

prefects

● Coordinate pastoral elements of the school calendar, including:

○ parent information evenings

○ coffee mornings

○ student wellbeing initiatives

● Contribute to duty rotas and emergency procedures where required

● Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Head of Senior

School

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

● Significant pastoral leadership experience in a secondary or international

school context

● A strong understanding of adolescent development

● Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

● A calm, authoritative, and relational leadership style

● Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice

● The ability to balance empathy with clear expectations and boundaries

● Strong organisational and leadership skills

● A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education

The Deputy Head Pastoral reports directly to the Head of Senior School and will

receive a relief of 10 hours per week to complete their role.

Safeguarding Statement

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, and third parties to

share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background

checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed