Head of Pastoral & Extra-Curricular Activities

La Garenne International School is looking to appoint a Head of Pastoral. This critical role is essential for ensuring a seamless, safe, and enriching experience for students throughout the full 24-hour school cycle, encompassing academic, boarding, and co-curricular activities for learners aged 4–18.

As a key member of the leadership team alongside the Head of Primary & Middle School and Head of Secondary, the Head of Pastoral will report directly to the School Principal. This position prioritizes teamwork in supporting the school’s mission through a cohesive and comprehensive pastoral framework.

The Head of Pastoral will focus on providing strategic direction rather than just managing existing systems, ensuring collaboration between academic, boarding, and co-curricular teams while guaranteeing continuity of care in all aspects of school life, including evenings and weekends.

The working hours for this role will mainly take place during evenings and weekends; however, residing on campus is not mandatory, though proximity is important. Specific working hours will be determined in conjunction with the School Principal to ensure adequate Senior Leadership Team coverage throughout the 24-hour school cycle.

Leadership & Collaboration:

• Work effectively with the General Director, School Principal, and Heads of Primary & Middle and Secondary to promote harmony across academic, pastoral, and boarding services.
• Spearhead the strategic development and implementation of cohesive school-wide pastoral systems, ensuring consistency across Primary, Middle, and High School.
• Act as one of the school’s Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSL) during critical periods, ensuring 24/7 coverage and compliance with Swiss and international safeguarding standards.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among academic staff, boarding teams, and co-curricular/activity coordinators.
• Lead the development of systems for efficient sharing of student information across all domains (academic, boarding, and co-curricular).
• Supervise all boarding houses (Primary, Middle, and High School) to consistently deliver a high-quality student experience.
• Work closely with Heads of Section to ensure strong alignment between boarding and academic provisions, addressing behavior, routines, and student support.
• Support Heads of Section in managing complex pastoral and safeguarding situations, ensuring a unified whole-school response.
• Design and implement evening, weekend, and co-curricular programs, collaborating with coordinators and service providers to align with student wellbeing and developmental goals.
• Lead and participate in staff training related to safeguarding, pastoral care, and boarding practices.
• Collaborate with the General Director and School Principal to promote staff wellbeing.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, and boarding families, ensuring consistent communication regarding student wellbeing.
• Serve as an integral member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the school's overall strategy and development.

Organisation & Administration:

• Manage pastoral systems within school platforms (e.g., iSAMS), ensuring that safeguarding, behavior, and student wellbeing records are accurate and up-to-date.
• Develop and monitor systems for tracking student wellbeing, behavior, and engagement across academic, boarding, and co-curricular areas.
• Ensure effective communication frameworks for daily and weekly interactions between boarding and academic teams.
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of the school calendar, particularly concerning boarding, activities, and student wellbeing initiatives.
• Assist with admissions processes where insights on pastoral care are necessary.
• Participate in accreditation and inspection processes related to safeguarding, boarding, and student welfare.
• Assess the quality and consistency of boarding and co-curricular services.

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