Head of Pastoral

International Schools Partnership Limited Head of Pastoral

Jul 15, 2026

Job Description

Head of Pastoral (Designated Safeguarding Lead)

The British School of Geneva (BSG)
The British School of Geneva (BSG) seeks an outstanding Head of Pastoral to join its Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), providing strategic direction for all aspects of pastoral care, wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development across the school.

BSG provides premium education programmes for local and international students aged 3–18. Our vision is to be the school of choice in Geneva, where students achieve academic excellence and develop the life competencies required to thrive in an evolving world.

The Head of Pastoral will lead the school’s pastoral and safeguarding strategy, overseeing the House and Tutor Systems, the Life Competencies Curriculum, and the Behaviour and Conduct Policy, ensuring that every student is known, supported and inspired to reach their potential.

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has substantial experience in pastoral and safeguarding leadership in a British independent school or international setting
• Demonstrates excellent judgement, empathy and professionalism
• Can inspire staff, engage students and build trusted relationships with families
• Embodies our core values:
  • Integrity – acting with honesty, fairness and moral courage
  • Respect – valuing self and others, celebrating diversity
  • Ambition – setting high standards and striving for excellence
  • Resilience – showing determination and self-discipline through challenge
  • Service – contributing positively through compassion and responsibility
  • Curiosity – approaching learning with enthusiasm and creativity

Why Join BSG?

• A purposeful, caring and internationally minded community
• Extensive professional growth opportunities within the International Schools Partnership (ISP)
• The opportunity to shape and strengthen the school’s pastoral and safeguarding culture
• A key leadership position within the Senior Leadership Team
• Strong alignment with the Mission, Vision and Values of The British School of Geneva

Job Description

Purpose of Role

The Head of Pastoral provides whole-school leadership for pastoral care, wellbeing, safeguarding and personal development.

As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, the postholder ensures that the highest standards of child protection, compliance and professional practice are upheld throughout the school.

The role also leads the House and Tutor Systems, the Life Competencies Curriculum, and the Behaviour and Conduct Policy, ensuring that every student experiences the school’s Mission, Vision and Values in daily life.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of the school’s pastoral and wellbeing strategy.
• Serve as a senior leader contributing to the strategic direction and accreditation readiness of the school.
• Foster a culture in which all students feel safe, respected and motivated to achieve their best.
• Analyse pastoral and wellbeing data (attendance, behaviour, safeguarding) to drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with academic and operational leaders to ensure coherence between academic progress and personal development.

Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)

• Act as the school’s DSL in accordance with Swiss legislation, ISP standards and BSG policy.
• Lead the identification, management and reporting of all safeguarding concerns via MyConcern and SAI
  360.
• Liaise with external agencies, local authorities and families as appropriate.
• 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 student leadership.
• Oversee the Tutor System, ensuring consistent, high-quality daily care for every student.
• Work with admissions and academic staff to assess and identify student needs both at entry and throughout enrolment.
• Coordinate inter-house activities and assemblies that promote teamwork, service and competition.
• Train and mentor tutors and House Leaders to deliver…