Job Summary

The Duke of York's Royal Military School is seeking to appoint multiple Pastoral Leaders to support the expansion of our pastoral provision across the School. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a supportive and nurturing environment where students can thrive, both personally and academically.

Job Purpose

A Pastoral Leader is a member of the House Pastoral Team. To exercise day to day operational responsibility for the efficient and effective running of your allocated House, ensuring that the welfare and needs of students are catered for. The House Pastoral Leader is a key member of the House Pastoral Team and is expected to make a full and appropriate contribution to the development of policies and practice which support the pastoral care and well-being of students.

Key Responsibilities

-Liaise effectively with Housemaster/Mistress on student welfare and major issues, acting on own initiative and following guidance as needed.
-Supervise students during work hours, ensuring cleanliness, punctuality, and appropriate behaviour, providing individual support and resolving disputes.
-Accompany students to meals and supervise as per House requirements.
-Support Tutor and House Parent in academic, behaviour, and overall student progress by liaising with teaching staff.
-Administer medication and basic first aid, referring students to Medical Centre when necessary.
-Accompany students on appointments when required, consulting with Medical Centre staff.
-Assist in organising social, sporting, and other House activities.
-Ensure compliance with School policies and National Minimum Boarding Standards.
-Fulfil any new tasks requested by Vice Principal (Pastoral) or SLT through House Parent.
-Cleaning duties include; general and deep cleaning, maintaining laundry routines and sanitising/disinfecting wet areas, with any additional tasks as directed by the Bursar.

Additional Responsibilities

-Undertake relevant training and updates as required to keep up to date with current legislation.
-Personally responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all staff and students that may be affected by the postholder’s acts and/or omissions.
-Personally responsible for equal opportunities awareness and ensuring that the postholder is aware of, and carries out, the provisions contained in the Equal Opportunities policy.
-To be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Further Information

To view the full Candidate Pack and Job Description, please visit our School website: www.doyrms.com/staff-vacancies

Applications Process

Completed application forms should be emailed as soon as possible to: Recruitment@doyrms.com