Head of Pastoral Care

Company Description

Lumio Private School is a new not-for-profit international school located in Acheleia, near Paphos, Cyprus. The school will open its doors in September 2024 for grades 1 to 9. With a stunning 6.8-hectare site currently undergoing renovation, Lumio offers modern classrooms, well-equipped science and IT labs, dedicated spaces for arts and sports, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The school is conveniently accessible from major motorways.

Role Description

The Head of Pastoral Care plays a crucial role in ensuring the holistic well-being and development of students within the school community. Reporting directly to the Academic Director, this position encompasses a range of responsibilities aimed at providing comprehensive support and guidance to students, staff, and parents.

Role responsibilities

• Overseeing all aspects of pastoral care for students, ensuring their emotional, social, and academic needs are met effectively.
• Implementing and maintaining child protection, safeguarding, welfare, and safety protocols, including handling external referrals and providing ongoing training for staff.
• Managing school discipline, conduct, rules, and policies, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Supervising the school psychologist and Special Education Needs (SEN) committee, as well as directly overseeing the functions of the Tutor's team.
• Leading and managing communication with parents and students through the Tutors’ Team, addressing individual concerns and attending parents’ meetings.
• Informing relevant stakeholders, including Tutors, the Deputy Director, and the Academic Director, about student issues and ensuring consistent application of school policies.
• Chairing pastoral and welfare meetings, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring effective communication of information to all stakeholders.
• Playing a key role in the induction of new students, providing support and guidance to facilitate their transition into the school community.
• Promoting awareness of Codes of Conduct among staff and students and implementing initiatives to enhance the school environment.
• Contributing to staff development policies by providing professional advice, support, and identifying training needs.
• Monitoring and evaluating student behaviour and conduct, implementing behavioural management strategies, and setting clear expectations for improvement.
• Leading by example as a teacher and manager, maintaining high standards of behaviour, discipline, and motivation.
• Supporting staff in the development and implementation of behavioural management initiatives.
• Participating fully in school life by actively engaging in and supporting school events and activities.

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering outstanding pastoral care.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a related role, with a Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., pedagogy, psychology, social sciences).
• Preferably holds a valid First Aid Certificate, lifeguard, or sports coaching qualification.
• Experience in counselling or mentoring young individuals.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated organisational abilities.
• Compassionate and confident demeanour.
• Resilient and solution-focused.
• Enthusiastic team player and leader with an excellent work ethic.

Lumio provides

• An exclusive chance to be part of the exciting project of launching a new international school, while gaining advanced professional experience and refining unconventional problem-solving skills within a team of experts.
• The opportunity to shape the school’s policies with your expertise and personal counselling methods.
• A comprehensive relocation package, including financial reimbursement for tickets, assistance with flat rental, support with the migration process, and discounts on children’s tuition fees.
• Full legal assistance throughout the migration legalisation process, including support for your entire family if applicable, with a guaranteed 2-year work contract.
• Salary details to be discussed with the successful candidate.