Deputy Head: Pastoral Care

About the role

Inspired Education is recruiting a Deputy Head: Pastoral Care for Reddam House Helderfontein, a private school in the Fourways area of Johannesburg. The role takes a holistic view of students and staff, promotes the well-being of students and teachers and guarantees a high level of pastoral support. It sits within the campus management team and also carries the duties of a subject teacher.

Key responsibilities

• Promote and oversee initiatives supporting student mental health and well-being
• Implement policies and strategies for a high standard of conduct
• Work with counsellors, teachers and parents to give students the support they need
• Train and support staff on pastoral care approaches and behaviour management
• Contribute to a pastoral curriculum covering life skills and personal development
• Work with the head teacher to establish and promote the school's pastoral vision and values
• Monitor and analyse data on student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing
• Manage critical incidents affecting the school community, including safeguarding concerns
• Collaborate with the Deputy Head of Academics on academic success and personal development

Required profile

• University qualification
• Certified Teaching Status
• SACE accreditation
• Proficiency in English
• Ability to set clear expectations, adapt teaching approaches to feedback, assess learning outcomes and prioritise student welfare
• Experience interviewing prospective staff, mentoring and integrating new staff, and handling conflict professionally