Director of Student Wellbeing

BLOXHAM SCHOOL LIMITED; Bloxham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloxham School in Oxfordshire is seeking an exceptional Head of Student Welfare to lead the school's pastoral provision and ensure every pupil is known, valued and able to flourish. This newly created role sits at the heart of wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development across a busy boarding environment.

You will work closely with boarding staff, lead inter-house initiatives and help develop a culture where pupil welfare remains central to school life.

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience of pastoral leadership within a boarding school environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practice and DSL-level responsibilities.
• Experience of supporting pupil welfare, wellbeing and personal development.
• Experience of leading or contributing to whole-school initiatives.
• Experience of PSHE delivery or leadership.
• Experience supporting boarding and/or international pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to manage sensitive and complex pastoral matters with sound judgement and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development of the School's student welfare and wellbeing provision.
• Serving as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and supporting the School's safeguarding strategy and culture.
• Preparing to assume the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead in the future.
• Supporting and developing provision for full boarders and international pupils.
• Working closely with boarding staff to ensure pupils are fully supported throughout their time at Bloxham.
• Overseeing student leadership programmes, including Prefects and pupil voice initiatives.
• Working alongside the Head of PSHE to ensure the delivery of an effective personal development programme.
• Supporting the School's medical, counselling and wellbeing services.
• Leading and developing inter-house competitions and activities that build school spirit, participation and belonging.
• Supporting Housemasters and Housemistresses in matters relating to pupil welfare and pastoral care.
• Line managing the Head Matron and promoting consistency of practice across the pastoral team.
• Deputising for the Deputy Head - Pastoral as required.
• Contributing as a member of the wider Leadership Team.
• Teaching within an academic department and contributing fully to departmental and school life.
• Serving as a Tutor.

Skills

Pastoral leadership

Safeguarding expertise

Communication & interpersonal skills

PSHE delivery experience

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Bloxham School in Oxfordshire is seeking an exceptional Head of Student Welfare to lead the school's pastoral provision and ensure every pupil is known, valued and able to flourish. This newly created role sits at the heart of wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development across a busy boarding environment.

You will work closely with boarding staff, lead inter-house initiatives and help develop a culture where pupil welfare remains central to school life.