Head of Boarding and House Parent

3 semanas atrás

Palmela, Portugal St. Peter's International SchoolPortugal Tempo inteiro

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

25 December 2024

**Job overview**:
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

**ROLE SUMMARY**:
St. Peter’s International School is an international school that provides a competitive, high-quality response to the needs of a diverse population. Our fundamental principles are centered on the integral development of the child, valuing academic and professional success, based on attitudes, practices and values that contribute to the growth of the individual.

This is an exciting time to join the team as we are designing our growth roadmap and new staff will be able to actively participate in this project. While this is an organisation committed to academic excellence, we believe that this is only possible if we are also committed to the personal and professional growth of our staff.

All staff at St. Peter’s are actively involved in the pastoral life of the school. The role will also offer the opportunity for contribution to co-curricular clubs and enrichment.

To join our team in August 2025, we are looking for a well-qualified and talented Head of Boarding and a talented House Parent (live-in couple).

The Head of Boarding will work closely with the Executive Head of School, assuming high-level responsibility for pastoral care, academic support, safeguarding, administrative management, and the overall well-being of the boarding community. This role is pivotal in creating a positive and enriching boarding experience, fostering an environment that prioritises welfare, inclusivity, and academic success for all boarders. This position is part of a live-in couple arrangement, where the other individual will take on the role of House Parent, providing additional support to the boarding community and ensuring a cohesive and nurturing environment for all residents.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF BOARDING**:
**Pastoral Care and Well-being**
- Ensure compliance with child protection, health, and safety regulations.
- Be an approachable presence, fostering boarder well-being and inclusivity.
- Champion mental health, collaborating with pastoral care and external professionals.
- Support academic success by creating a structured learning environment and addressing barriers.

**Community Engagement**
- Plan and deliver activities, trips, and events to enrich the boarding experience.
- Gather boarder feedback and represent their interests within school leadership.
- Promote connections with alumni and the wider school community.

**Safety and Compliance**
- Conduct drills and ensure adherence to safety policies.
- Maintain boarding facilities, ensuring security and risk assessments are in place.
- Oversee safeguarding practices and ensure staff receive appropriate training.

**Catering and Well-being**
- Collaborate with catering to provide high-quality, balanced meals, incorporating boarder feedback.

**Technology and Digital Safety**
- Promote responsible technology use and balanced digital habits.

**Leadership and Communication**
- Communicate effectively with parents and address concerns promptly.
- Mentor and develop boarding staff, fostering excellence.
- Contribute to the school’s strategic development and recruit key boarding personnel.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HOUSE PARENT**:

- Provide student support and further their personal, moral, physical and intellectual development
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of students in the boarding house
- Support the Head of Boarding and other House Parents in their roles
- Maintain a positive house culture and be a positive role model
- Liaise and communicate with the Head of Boarding on all matters of boarding student life
- Assist the administration and supervision of the boarding house incl after school and weekend activities
- Monitor and report the academic and pastoral progress of boarding students to parents

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE**:

- A strong academic background, with a good honours degree in a relevant discipline and the ability to teach at DP level.
- A deep commi

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