Deputy Head of Secondary

Posted 2 weeks ago

Please send your application/CV to these email addresses
Head of Secondary: Mr. Iain Stevens
Email: iain.stevens@pbiss.ac.th

Headmaster: Mr. Chris Brewer
Email: headmaster@pbiss.ac.th
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Strategic Leadership & Management
-Contribute to the strategic direction of the secondary school, ensuring high standards in behavior, pastoral care, and student welfare.
-Develop and implement policies related to pastoral care, behavior management, attendance, safeguarding, and student well-being.
-Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support the school’s improvement plan and key priorities.
-Oversee the pastoral team, including Heads of Year, form tutors, and student support staff.

Pastoral Care & Student Welfare
-Lead on all aspects of student well-being, including mental health support and behavior for learning.
-Ensure a proactive safeguarding culture, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and external agencies.
-Develop intervention strategies for students requiring additional pastoral support.
-Oversee attendance and punctuality, implementing strategies to reduce persistent absence.
-Promote an inclusive environment that supports the needs of all students, including EAL and SEND learners.

Teaching, Learning & Data Analysis
-Analyze teaching and learning data to identify trends in student progress, behavior, and attendance.
-Work with Heads of Year and subject leaders to track student achievement and pastoral concerns.
-Use data to inform pastoral interventions, ensuring students receive targeted support.
-Monitor the impact of pastoral initiatives on student outcomes and adjust strategies accordingly.
-Support teachers in using student performance data effectively to drive improvements in both behavior and academic achievement.
-Utilize Google Classroom and other digital learning platforms to monitor student engagement, provide support, and enhance communication between students, teachers, and parents.

Behavior & Conduct
-Promote a positive school ethos through high expectations for student behavior and discipline.
-Lead the implementation of effective strategies to manage and reduce behavioral incidents and exclusions.
-Support staff in managing student behavior, providing training and guidance as needed.
-Foster a restorative approach to conflict resolution and student relationships.

Safeguarding & Child Protection
-Act as a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), ensuring safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed.
-Respond to safeguarding concerns, liaising with relevant authorities and maintaining accurate records.
-Lead training for staff on safeguarding, child protection, and pastoral care.

Parental & Community Engagement
-Arrange and attend meetings with parents when required, ensuring effective communication regarding student well-being, behavior, and progress.
-Build strong relationships with parents, acting as a key point of contact for pastoral concerns.
-Work collaboratively with external agencies, such as social services, healthcare providers, and educational psychologists.
-Organize workshops and information sessions for parents on topics such as mental health, online safety, and behavior support.

Organizing School Trips & Educational Visits
-Oversee the planning and organization of school trips, ensuring they align with the curriculum and provide enriching experiences for students.
-Ensure all trips comply with health and safety regulations, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
-Liaise with trip leaders, staff, parents, and external providers to ensure the smooth running of educational visits.
-Monitor the impact of trips and enrichment activities on student engagement and learning.

Cover & Staff Deployment
-Oversee daily cover arrangements, ensuring minimal disruption to learning.
-Manage the allocation of cover supervisors and supply teachers, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
-Develop efficient systems for staff absence reporting and cover scheduling.
-Provide guidance and training to cover staff to maintain consistency in behavior management and student engagement.

Staff Leadership & Development
-Line manage and support Heads of Year and pastoral staff, ensuring they receive appropriate training and development.
-Lead professional development initiatives focused on pastoral care, safeguarding, and behavior management.
-Support the well-being and workload management of staff under pastoral leadership.

General Responsibilities
-Uphold and promote the school’s values, vision, and policies.
-Be a visible and approachable leader, fostering positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
-Take on additional leadership responsibilities as required by the Head of Secondary.