Our client is a non-selective, co-educational boarding and day school for 425 girls and boys aged 11- 18. Set in 40 acres in the rolling Surrey countryside, the school is situated at the heart of Mickleham village, but close to major road, rail and air links and only 40 minutes from central London. The ethos of the school is anchored firmly in the belief that all pupils should reach their maximum potential. They are encouraged, nurtured and challenged in all they do. We believe that a strong academic tradition, combined with outstanding pastoral guidance produces well-adjusted young people, ready to greet the world with energy, confidence and enthusiasm. The school has a long heritage of delivering firstclass learning in a warm, supportive, holistic and nurturing atmosphere. We aim to promote international understanding, democracy, a care for the world around us, a sense of adventure and the qualities of leadership and service to others

This is a key appointment in the school and is one of two Deputies to the Headmaster.

Role: To lead and be accountable (under the Head) for keeping children safe at the School. To lead a hierarchy of pastoral and safeguarding staff. To develop, with the Headmaster, this hierarchy over time to meet the capacity needs of the school.

Strategic Planning

• To work with the Headmaster, Governors and SLT colleagues in developing effective and innovative pastoral care and safeguarding protocols which meet the needs of the school and its student population.

• To advise on all aspects of pastoral care and safeguarding as they relate to the overall running of the school and to specific departments.

• To be responsible for the development of an all-school ethos for pastoral care and safeguarding.

• To be actively involved in whole school decision-making as part of the SLT.

• To action plan pastoral development and take the lead on such issues as EDI, gender relations, and other important topics.

Safeguarding: To be the Safeguarding Lead (DSL) in school and to manage the deputies (DDSLs) to this role

This role requires the person…

• To develop, organise, and run innovative safeguarding training which engages staff and students alike, and to maintain records of all such training.

• To be available to all school staff for consultation and training on safeguarding and child protection matters, and to arrange such training at regular intervals,

• To maintain separate and confidential child protection records,

• To be completely aware of, and keep up to date with, all guidance relating to safeguarding and to ensure that the school if fully compliant in its safeguarding responsibilities, including the regular updating of the school safeguarding policies.

• To liaise as necessary and appropriate with outside bodies such as LADO, Police, Surrey CC, social services etc 

• To work closely with HR in all matters relating to safer recruitment of staff. To be suitably trained in safer recruitment and to participate in interviews for potential new staff.

• To be a member of the governors’ committee for risk management and welfare; to liaise with governors as appropriate,

• To produce an annual report for the Governors on all safeguarding matters

Pastoral Care

To have responsibility for the wellbeing and happiness of students at the school

To promote pastoral development of students and evidence outcomes.

This role requires the person…:

• To be involved in discipline and investigation of misconduct where appropriate

• To work closely within Boarding and to assist the person leading boarding in the pastoral care of boarders as appropriate.

Benefits Include: 

• Lunch is provided free of charge during term time
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension Scheme provided through Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools
• Staff on site parking
• Use of the school gym
• Staff discount on school fees

Salary competitive within the sector and commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience

For more information, and the full job description please contact us on 0113 418 0500 or contact steve.lyons@mlk-search.co.uk