Team Leader Pastoral Care Secondary School

Are you a passionate and experienced pastoral leader who believes that students thrive when they feel safe, supported and connected? ESH Secondary is seeking a Team Leader for Pastoral Care to provide strategic leadership for student wellbeing, behaviour, inclusion and pastoral support across the school. As a key member of the Secondary leadership team, you will lead the development and implementation of our vision for student wellbeing and belonging, foster a positive and inclusive school culture, and ensure that every student is known, supported and empowered to succeed.

Working closely with staff, students and families, you will combine strategic leadership with a visible and approachable presence, helping shape an environment where all members of the community can flourish.

Team Leader Pastoral Care Secondary School

• Working pattern: 1 FTE
• Salary indication: A minimum 3703€ and maximum of 7401€ based on scale 12 OOP

Located in the international heart of the Netherlands, The European School The Hague offers a rich and dynamic learning environment. We provide complete Early Years, Primary, and Secondary education, guiding our students toward the prestigious European Baccalaureate.

With a dedicated team of qualified professionals, we are committed to delivering high-quality education that nurtures both academic achievement and personal growth. Here, students from diverse backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and thrive in an inclusive and inspiring community. Our Primary and Secondary schools are situated on two spacious campuses in The Hague's International Zone, working closely together with a shared vision and mission as part of the Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation.

The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a school community with three primary schools and five secondary schools with an international character. The Rijnlands Lyceum Foundation is a diverse educational organization with decades of experience and a strong reputation.

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for pastoral care across the Secondary School, representing pastoral priorities within the school's management structure.
• Leading and developing academic support for students structures, ensuring that the language, maths and learning needs are identified and addressed effectively. Academic and pastoral support go hand in hand in creating the conditions in which students can thrive.
• Coordinate and evaluate pastoral programmes, including mentor provision, social-emotional learning and wellbeing initiatives.
• Oversee behaviour management systems, supporting staff in promoting positive behaviour and restorative approaches.
• Work closely with the Student Support Team, mentors, Year Leaders and families to coordinate effective support for students.
• Monitor pastoral, behaviour and attendance data to identify trends, inform interventions and support continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop members of the Support and Attendance teams through coaching, guidance and performance management.
• Support safeguarding processes, student reintegration and responses to critical incidents in accordance with school policies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and other Team Leaders to ensure a coherent whole-school approach to student wellbeing and success.

• University degree (Masters Degree preferred) in Education, Educational or Developmental Psychology or a related field.
• Substantial experience in a pastoral role including experience at a leadership level.
• Sound knowledge of child-protection frameworks, social-emotional learning, inclusive education, attendance strategies and restorative practices.
• Experience of working in an international, multicultural or European School environment (desirable).
• Professional working proficiency in English; additional European School languages an advantage.
• Professional working proficiency in Dutch is preferable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Understanding of the European and Dutch education systems is desirable.

• Knows how to inspire people; is supportive, empathetic and collaborative.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, resilience and professionalism.
• Maintains high expectations for students and staff.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion, wellbeing and student success.
• Is reflective, proactive and committed to continuous…