Warden - Baxters

Summary:

Warden - Baxters job opportunity with a focus on pastoral care and pupil development.

About the School:

A school founded in 1830 with a strong commitment to liberal scholarship, academic excellence, and a diverse, inclusive community. It offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, outstanding sporting facilities, and a supportive pastoral environment.

The Opportunity:

As a Warden - Baxters, you will play a vital role in the pastoral care and development of pupils within your Deme. This is a leadership position that requires a deep commitment to student wellbeing, academic support, and fostering a positive school culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support the pastoral care of pupils in your Deme, ensuring their social, emotional, and academic development.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Monitor pupil progress through regular communication with Form Tutors and by attending school events and co-curricular activities.
• Ensure pupils understand and adhere to the school’s Code of Conduct and promote a culture of equality and inclusion.
• Liaise with key staff members, including the Deputy Head (Pupils), the Director of Safeguarding, and the School Nurse.
• Support pupils and parents in subject and university choices and contribute to UCAS references.
• Organise and oversee the Deme’s involvement in sporting, co-curricular, and community activities.
• Manage and develop Form Tutors, ensuring they meet the school’s standards and policies.
• Attend meetings of the Pastoral Board and contribute to the review and improvement of pastoral policies.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Proven experience in pastoral care and student support within an educational setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to manage a team of Form Tutors.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Experience in safeguarding and child protection, with the ability to follow and implement school policies.
• Commitment to promoting equality, inclusion, and diversity within the school community.
• Ability to manage and monitor pupil progress and development through regular liaison and reporting.

Preferred

• Experience in a senior pastoral role within a school or college.
• Knowledge of PSHE and personal development programmes.
• Experience in organising and managing co-curricular and sporting activities.
• Familiarity with pupil tracking systems and data analysis.
• Experience in writing UCAS references and supporting pupils with university applications.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Annual allowance of £11,000.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
• Access to a wide range of co-curricular and sporting activities.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.