Head of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Guidance

Kensington School; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kensington School in Madrid seeks an experienced and compassionate Head of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Guidance to lead our Orientación Department and support wellbeing, safeguarding and future pathways for students.

This senior pastoral role reports to the Deputy Head: Safeguarding and Wellbeing and requires a background in wellbeing, inclusion or safeguarding, plus strong leadership and communication with students, families and staff.

Formación

• Qualified teacher, psychologist, counsellor or related professional.
• Experience leading student wellbeing, counselling, inclusion or support services in a school.
• Fluent Spanish and English – essential.
• Good understanding of Spanish and international education systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience working with safeguarding, student welfare and/or additional learning needs.
• Able to build strong relationships with students, families, staff and external professionals.
• Confident using school administration and information systems, including Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and iSAMS.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the Orientación Department and its staff.
• Develop and oversee the school's wellbeing, inclusion and counselling provision.
• Advise SLT on student welfare, mental health, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Coordinate with external agencies, psychologists and specialist services.
• Oversee support for vulnerable students, including intervention and safeguarding processes.
• Lead the identification and support of students with additional learning needs and ensure appropriate provision.
• Support staff in developing inclusive approaches to teaching and learning.
• Lead university and careers guidance across Secondary, including Spanish, UK, European and international pathways.
• Oversee university applications, careers events, guidance programmes and related processes.
• Support student transitions, progress monitoring and whole-school wellbeing initiatives.
• Manage departmental resources, recruitment, performance and professional development.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Safeguarding experience

Educación

Qualified teacher

Psychologist or counsellor or related professional

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

iSAMS

Descripción del empleo

Kensington School in Madrid seeks an experienced and compassionate Head of Student Wellbeing, Inclusion & Guidance to lead our Orientación Department and support wellbeing, safeguarding and future pathways for students.

This senior pastoral role reports to the Deputy Head: Safeguarding and Wellbeing and requires a background in wellbeing, inclusion or safeguarding, plus strong leadership and communication with students, families and staff.