Deputy Head Pastoral & Head of Boarding
Kent College, Pembury
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
- Expired
- Salary:
- Own Salary Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2020
- Apply by:
- 24 February 2020
Job overview
Deputy Head Pastoral & Head of Boarding
Full Time
September 2020
Kent College Pembury is seeking to appoint an empathetic and creative leader as Deputy Head (Pastoral) & Head of Boarding from September 2020. The Deputy Head Pastoral is responsible for the welfare and behaviour of all the pupils in the senior school, the overall administration of the pastoral system, oversees the welfare of the staff and as Head of Boarding, has responsibility for the Boarding life of the school. (This does not require a residential commitment). The role of Designated Safeguarding Lead also falls under the remit of the Deputy Head Pastoral.
The Headmistress has two Deputies (Deputy Head Academic and Deputy Head Pastoral), who operate very much as equals, sharing ideas and concerns and working together to achieve the best outcomes for every pupil and colleague in the school. The Deputies are expected to be able to deputise for the Headmistress as necessary.
The Deputies are expected to be a presence in and around school, attending matches, drama productions, concerts and other evening and weekend events. As members of the Executive Team they will also share cover for the school during holiday periods.
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a proven track record of pastoral leadership, and experience of managing a pastoral team. The post-holder will teach a significantly reduced timetable, and applications are welcome from specialists in any of the academic subjects offered by the school.
Founded in Folkestone in 1886, Kent College is an independent day and boarding school for girls, with a Senior School (ages 11-18) and Preparatory School (ages 3-11) sharing the same site, facilities and some specialist staff. The school is one of a group of ten schools within the Methodist Independent Schools Trust. The school has a resident Chaplain who leads the Christian worship in the school.
Kent College Pembury employs over 200 people in both academic and support staff positions. Highly skilled, dedicated and passionate staff are the driving force behind our ‘Excellent’ school.
We are delighted to welcome applications from candidates who share our core values and who are able to contribute to our continued future success. We recruit staff of the highest calibre who will inspire, support and challenge the girls, and fellow colleagues, to achieve their full potential.
We believe in rewarding our staff and offer a complete range of employee benefits including:
• Reduced school fees on permanent roles
• Free meals during working hours
• Reimbursement for eye tests
• On site Flu Vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• On-going training and development
• Use of swimming pool and fitness suite (at allocated times)
Closing date: Monday 24 February 2020 by Midday
First interviews likely to be week commencing 9 March 2020
Final interviews likely to take place on 17 March 2020
Candidates are encouraged to apply well before the deadline. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date.
Informal conversations or school visits prior to interviews can be arranged by HR.
References will be taken up prior to interview. One of the referees should normally be the applicant’s current or most recent employer. The post requires the highest level of clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointees must be prepared to undergo child protection screening Child Protection and welfare are taken very seriously at Kent College, with guidelines on confidentiality and staff-pupil relationship procedures well-publicised to staff.
All gaps of employment are to be accounted for and rigorously investigated. Referees are contacted to ensure the validity of the reference. Testimonials are not acceptable in place of confidential references.
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About Kent College, Pembury
Background
Founded in 1885, Kent College is an ISI ‘Excellent’ independent day and boarding school from 3-18 years. Forest Explorers Nursery is for girls and boys from rising 3 years and the Prep School is currently co-educational to Year 3 with boys joining each subsequent year group until the Prep School is a co-educational school in 2027. The Senior School is girls only from ages 11-18 years.
Since 1939, Kent College has been located in 75 acres of beautiful countryside in Pembury, on the outskirts of Tunbridge Wells. The school campus enjoys excellent facilities, including two indoor sports halls, indoor swimming pool, floodlit Astro, state of the art 200 seat theatre, modern science block, art studios and a Sixth Form centre.
Our Vision
To unlock the potential of all.
Our Aims
Individual excellence is at the heart of our community. We value
Achievement
Support for all
Purposeful citizenship
Individuality
Reliability, respect, resilience
Enquiring minds
Kent College's Aims
- By nurturing, valuing and celebrating each individual.
- By creating an aspirational environment in which intellectual curiosity can flourish in order to maximise the academic achievement of all.
- By promoting the Methodist value of 'doing all the good you can' and inspiring all to make purposeful contributions as global citizens.
Heads
Katrina Handford (Head)
Salli Hall (Head of Prep School)
Nursery and Prep School
The Prep School is a friendly, caring and happy school with a current roll of over 100 pupils aged 3 to 11 (Nursery – Year 6). In addition to the core subjects of English, Maths and Science, all of the pupils in Key Stage 2 study Geography, History, Art, DT and RE. ICT is taught from Year 1 upwards. There are specialist teachers in Music, French, Drama and PE, and Mandarin is taught in Year 6. Class sizes in KS1 and KS2 are normally a maximum of 21. Each year, a number of pupils apply for and are awarded scholarships to the Senior School, and around two thirds of Year 6 pupils move up to the Senior School.
Senior School and Sixth Form
The Senior School has over 300 day and boarding pupils. Boarders make up 20% of the total school and come from all over the world. Entry at 11 and 13 is by an entrance test, interview and classroom observations, and the school accepts pupils with a range of academic abilities. Kent College offers a choice of 24 GCSE subjects, with group sizes usually between 3 and 18. Most pupils complete 10 GCSEs or IGCSEs, but there is the opportunity to take more or less depending on interest or need. Students are also accepted for entry at 16+ and there are over 70 pupils in the Sixth Form. We offer over 20 subjects at A Level and 3 BTECs. Class sizes in the Sixth Form normally range between 3 and 12.
Extra Curricular Activities (ECA)
Kent College places a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities and has a flexible and innovative lunchtime and after-school programme of prep and activity sessions. All pupils are encouraged to plan the use of their time so that they follow a balanced programme of academic work and extra-curricular activities. The pastoral care in the school is very strong and all staff are highly involved in wellbeing and general pastoral matters. All teaching staff are required to be involved in at least one ECA and most do more than this, as both subject and general ECA’s are available.
ISI (2023)
Kent College was judged to be ‘Excellent’ in both Academic Achievement and Personal Development, as well as being fully compliant with the Independent Schools Standards, including the National Minimum Standards for Boarding and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
“Pupils have exceptionally positive attitudes to all aspects of their learning. They have a ‘can do’ attitude and persevere at all ages, greatly enjoying working together.
Pupils are highly confident and are well prepared for the next stage of their lives.
Pupils achieve high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across all areas of the curriculum. This is as a result of the high expectation, strong subject knowledge and expertise that characterise the teaching.
Pupils put in to practice the Wesleyan philosophy of the school and are proud to do all the good that they can.
The pupils’ contribution to others, the school and the community is excellent.”
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