Quality Management Head

Position at BSG British School SA

Head of Pastoral (Designated Safeguarding Lead) The British School of Geneva (BSG) Full-time Permanent Senior Leadership Role Commencing January 2026
The British School of Geneva (BSG) seeks an outstanding Head of Pastoral to join its Senior
Lead (DSL) providing strategic direction for all aspects of pastoral care wellbeing safeguarding
The Head of Pastoral will lead the schools pastoral and safeguarding strategy overseeing the
House and Tutor Systems the Life Competencies Curriculum and the Behaviour and Conduct
We are seeking a leader who:
A key leadership position within the Senior Leadership Team
The Head of Pastoral provides whole-school leadership for pastoral care wellbeing
As the Designated Safeguarding Lead the postholder ensures that the highest
standards of child protection compliance and professional practice are upheld
The role also leads the House and Tutor Systems the Life Competencies Curriculum
Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of
of the children students and our schools.
Students are immersed into high-quality
our graduates secure their chosen future pathway; Lead the development and implementation of the schools pastoral and
Serve as a senior leader contributing to the strategic direction and
Collaborate with academic and operational leaders to ensure coherence
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL )
Lead the identification management and reporting of all safeguarding
Ensure all staff receive initial and annual safeguarding training.
Chair the Safeguarding and Child Protection Committee and report regularly to
the Executive Principal .
House and Tutor Systems
Lead and develop the House System as a vehicle for belonging pride and
Oversee the Tutor System ensuring consistent high-quality daily care for
Coordinate inter-house activities and assemblies that promote teamwork
Train and mentor tutors and House Leaders to deliver effective pastoral and
Lead and implement the Behaviour and Conduct Policy ensuring restorative
Support staff in managing classroom behaviour and fostering a respectful
Ensure the curriculum is integrated across tutor time assemblies and
Provide staff training and guidance to ensure confident consistent delivery.
Experience leading teams tutors or houses
Further qualification in pastoral leadership counselling or child protection
Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
Experience designing or leading Life Competencies or PSHE programmes
Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple
Commitment to safeguarding child protection and promoting the wellbeing
Takes an active part in leading their school or region; behaviours attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
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