Senior School Deputy Head of Pastoral

at PaRK International School, Lisbon, Portugal

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Type of post

Leadership

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Full Time

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19 May 2026, on Inspired Education

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Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

PaRK International School is a leading international school dedicated to guiding and inspiring students to lead happy and successful lives. As the school continues to grow and evolve, we are strengthening our leadership structure with the development of a distinct Senior School (Grades 9–12), creating a clear pathway between Junior and Middle School and the final years of secondary education.

While academic excellence remains central to our mission, we believe it can only be achieved through a strong commitment to the personal and professional growth of both students and staff.

At PaRK International School we focus on both the minds and hearts of our students. We encourage intellectual curiosity, multilingual development, resilience, and a commitment to service within local and global communities. Students are supported to overcome challenges, embrace failure as a step towards growth, and develop the confidence to step beyond their comfort zones.

All staff play an active role in the pastoral life of the school and are encouraged to contribute to co-curricular activities and enrichment programmes.

Role Overview

The Deputy Head (Pastoral) – Senior School is responsible for leading the pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour, and wellbeing provision for students in Grades 9 to 12.

This role is central to ensuring that students experience a safe, structured, and nurturing environment during a critical stage of adolescent development. The Deputy Head (Pastoral) combines strategic leadership with a strong daily presence, supporting students as they develop independence, resilience, and emotional maturity while navigating increasing academic expectations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and oversee pastoral care, wellbeing, behaviour and safeguarding for Senior School students in Grades 9–12.

• As a member of the Senior School Leadership Team, shape and review the pastoral framework, ensuring it reflects the school’s values and supports a positive, inclusive culture.

• Line manage Heads of Year, chair pastoral meetings, and ensure high-quality, consistent pastoral practice across the Senior School.

• Promote high standards of behaviour, attendance and student conduct, ensuring policies, rewards and sanctions are applied fairly and consistently.

• Lead responses to pastoral, behavioural and wellbeing concerns, working closely with students, staff and families to ensure appropriate support and follow-up.

• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Senior School, ensuring concerns are recognised, recorded, escalated and managed appropriately.

• Monitor pastoral, behaviour, attendance and wellbeing data to identify trends, support students of concern and inform interventions.

• Oversee the Form Time programme and tutor system, ensuring students receive strong guidance, support and opportunities for personal development.

• Work closely with counsellors, psychologists, learning support and safeguarding colleagues to support student wellbeing and early intervention.

• Lead assemblies, pastoral sessions and key student events, and support student leadership, the House System, wellbeing initiatives, Prom and Graduation.

• Build strong relationships with parents through clear, supportive communication and pastoral events.

• Contribute to the development of key pastoral policies, staff training, duty rotas, health and safety procedures, and the wider life of the school.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

● Significant pastoral leadership experience in a secondary or international school context

● A strong understanding of adolescent development

● Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

● A calm, authoritative, and relational leadership style

● Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice

● The ability to balance empathy with clear expectations and boundaries

● Strong organisational and leadership skills

● A commitment to inclusive, student-centred education

The Deputy Head Pastoral reports directly to the Head of Senior School and will receive a relief of 10 hours per week to complete their role.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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Curriculum

IB; IB DP

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