Assistant Head Student Care - Middle School

Are you ready to lead and inspire? The Senior School Assistant Head - Academic is a pivotal leadership role that drives the strategic vision and operational success of our academic section. As a key member of the management team, you will foster a dynamic, creative, and collaborative working environment that embodies the core values and ethos of San Silvestre School.

Whether you are an experienced senior leader or stepping into senior leadership for the first time, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the academic future of San Silvestre. You will play an integral part in creating innovative learning experiences and nurturing both staff and students towards excellence.

If you are passionate about education, committed to empowering others, and eager to contribute to a vibrant school community, we want to hear from you.

Description

The Assistant Head-Student Care is responsible for the well-being of the students and members of staff. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure a supportive and effective learning environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with the Head of Section, Curriculum Coordinator, Assistant Head – Academic Care, Section Psychologists, Learning Support Teachers, and Class Teachers.
• Engage with parents on issues related to student social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
•  Work with external support personnel, including therapists, doctors, and educational psychologists, with parental agreement.
• Manage, evaluate, and review student care, development of social skills, and inclusion of specific values in the curriculum.
• Coordinate all Service Learning projects across the section.
• Collaborate with the Section Leadership Team and the School Senior Management Team.
• Ensure a thorough understanding of the policies and procedures of the Section and the School.
• Lead and guide the Section in the absence of the Head of Section.

Qualifications Required

·        Degree relevant to the post (Certified/Master in Education/Psychology).

·        Further degree relevant to the post (Masters degree).

Personal Qualities

●       Approachable and empathetic.

●       Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

●       Positive and collaborative team player.

●       Motivated, dedicated, focussed and proactive.

This Position Description is a guide only and is not intended to be an exhaustive or exclusive list of the duties attached to this position. The duties and responsibilities of this post may vary from time to time according to the changing demands of the school. This job description may be reviewed at the reasonable discretion of the Headmistress in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post holder. In any event the Headmistress/Head of Section reserves the right to review and amend the job description.

To apply for this position, please submit your application including a letter of application (in English) using the TES Platform (use the supporting statement section or upload as a supporting document). In your letter of application please outline why you would be interested in working at San Silvestre and explain your suitability for this role.

We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so please apply at your earliest convenience. We will review applications as they are received and will make an appointment at any point during the recruitment cycle.

San Silvestre School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks, and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment.

Three professional references will be sought, at least ONE of which must be from your present employer.