Senior School Deputy Head of Pastoral

PaRK International School; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PaRK International School in Lisbon seeks a Deputy Head (Pastoral) for the Senior School to lead pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing for students in Grades 9–12.

The role combines strategic leadership with daily presence to support students as they develop independence, resilience and emotional maturity within a demanding academic environment.

A strong commitment to inclusive, student-centred education and outstanding communication is essential.

Formación

• Significant pastoral leadership experience in a secondary or international school context.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, authoritative, and relational leadership style.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice.
• The ability to balance empathy with clear expectations and boundaries.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education.

Responsabilidades

• Lead pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing for Grades 9–12.
• Ensure a safe, structured and nurturing environment during adolescence.
• Provide strategic leadership with daily presence to support student independence, resilience and emotional maturity.

Conocimientos

Pastoral leadership

Adolescent development

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Relationship-building

Organisational leadership

Inclusive education

Descripción del empleo

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 28 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 14,000 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: Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 125 premium private schools spanning six continents. Inspired schools draw on proven educational practices from around the world to provide more than 80,000 students with a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. Across more than 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their locations, forming an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development within progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environments. By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, staff benefit from working in state-of-the-art facilities alongside leading educators in some of the world’s most desirable locations. Inspired invests heavily in professional development and provides exceptional opportunities for career progression and mobility across the group. PaRK International School is a leading international school dedicated to guiding and inspiring students to lead happy and successful lives. As the school continues to grow and evolve, we are strengthening our leadership structure with the development of a distinct Senior School (Grades 9–12), creating a clear pathway between Junior and Middle School and the final years of secondary education. While academic excellence remains central to our mission, we believe it can only be achieved through a strong commitment to the personal and professional growth of both students and staff. At PaRK International School we focus on both the minds and hearts of our students. We encourage intellectual curiosity, multilingual development, resilience, and a commitment to service within local and global communities. Students are supported to overcome challenges, embrace failure as a step towards growth, and develop the confidence to step beyond their comfort zones. All staff play an active role in the pastoral life of the school and are encouraged to contribute to co-curricular activities and enrichment programmes. Role Overview The Deputy Head (Pastoral) – Senior School is responsible for leading the pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour, and wellbeing provision for students in Grades 9 to 12. This role is central to ensuring that students experience a safe, structured, and nurturing environment during a critical stage of adolescent development. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) combines strategic leadership with a strong daily presence, supporting students as they develop independence, resilience, and emotional maturity while navigating increasing academic expectations. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: Signifcant pastoral leadership experience in a secondary or international school context A strong understanding of adolescent development Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A calm, authoritative, and relational leadership style Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice The ability to balance empathy with clear expectations and boundaries Strong organisational and leadership skills A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education The Deputy Head Pastoral reports directly to the Head of Senior School and will receive a relief of 10 hours per week to complete their role. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com