Head of Student Wellbeing

**Job Opportunity**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the role of Assistant Head of Primary. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact on students' lives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level support to the Head of Primary, ensuring smooth operational functioning, and providing consistent leadership in student behaviour and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to Christ-centred education and shaping students' hearts, not just behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support for Head of Primary:
  • Provide high-level support to the Head of Primary in implementing the strategic vision of the school.
  • Act as a key liaison between the Head of Primary and teaching staff to ensure smooth communication and follow-through.
  • Deputise for the Head of Primary as required in meetings, communications or events.
  • Maintain alignment with the school's Strategic Plan, contributing to planning, review, and implementation.
• Oversight of Day-to-Day Operations:
  • Assist with the coordination of daily logistics such as staffing adjustments, assembly and event planning, managing timetable-based adjustments or supervision needs.
• Leadership of Behaviour:
  • Oversee the implementation of the school's behaviour curriculum, ensuring consistency across Primary.
  • Respond promptly to escalated student behaviour (Level 2+).
  • Coordinate support for students requiring additional pastoral care or behaviour intervention.
  • Assist in managing urgent behaviour-related incidents, parent escalations or student welfare emergencies in collaboration with the Head of Primary and/or Welfare Team.
  • Collaborate with Stage Coordinators and Teachers to ensure consistent student expectations and classroom routines are maintained.
  • Be a consistent presence in classrooms, playgrounds and transition times to support calm and predictable routines.
• Staff Support and Capacity Building:
  • Provide coaching, modelling, and professional learning for Teachers and Learning Assistants around behaviour management, trauma informed practice and positive culture-building.
  • Support new and early-career teachers in understanding and applying the school's behavioural expectations.
• Liaise with Chaplains, Staff and Families:
  • Work closely with Welfare Team to coordinate pastoral care for students needing additional support.
  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents around Level 2+ behaviour concerns and outcomes.
  • Foster positive, proactive partnerships with families to support student growth and responsibility.
  • Support students and families with attendance issues.
  • Lead parent education on key wellbeing and behaviour themes.
• Detention and Accountability Systems:
  • Oversee the running and consistency of lunch-time and after-school detentions.
  • Track and monitor student detentions and referrals, identifying patterns and taking follow-up action where necessary.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Deep commitment to Christ-centred education and shaping students' hearts, not just behaviour.
• Strong leadership presence and calm under pressure.
• Demonstrated success in managing student behaviour with consistency and care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence school culture through both strategy and presence.
• Ability to collaborate with a range of stakeholders and lead school-wide systems effectively.
• Skilled in conflict resolution and restorative conversations.
• Experience in coaching staff and building school-wide consistency.

Benefits:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a positive impact on students' lives. If you are passionate about education and committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Others:

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you.