At Chiswick House School and St Martin’s College, one of Malta’s leading educational institutions, we are driven by a shared vision of inspiring excellence and building character. Our mission is to provide an outstanding education that helps our students grow into happy, successful, and lifelong learners.
With a vibrant community of 400 dedicated employees, we are committed to nurturing each learner’s potential and fostering creativity, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose. We are passionate about preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing world, and we want you to be part of that journey.
We are excited to announce that we are looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven Discipline for Learning Lead - Middle School and Senior School to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis starting academic year 2025/2026!
Job Objectives
Discipline for Learning Lead:
• To plan, organise, develop and monitor all matters related to the learners’ discipline for learning in Middle School (MS)/Senior School (SS).
• To participate in creating a holistic school environment wherein every Middle School/Senior School learner feels welcomed and safe.
• To encourage learners to acquire executive functioning skills beyond the academic.
• To ensure that all policies related to Discipline for Learning (D4L) are in line with modern practice and to ensure that each one is reinforced.
• To come up with a comprehensive positive behaviour support system and empower staff members to subscribe to it.
• To work collaboratively with the entire Middle School/Senior School Team to ensure that all learners are followed on their specific social and emotional needs.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
• Participate in a weekly Discipline for Learning (D4L) meeting (Senior Leader, Level Leaders, Middle Leader, and Pastoral Administrator)
• Participate in a weekly Core Wellbeing meeting (Head of School, Senior leader, Counsellors, Middle Leader, INCO, and Pastoral Administrator)
• Participate in a weekly operational meeting together with the Senior leader and Senior Middle Leader, and Middle Leader.
• Participate in a weekly SOC meeting.
• Liaise with the Level Leaders (LLs) to support the implementation and monitoring of strategy/goals set by Senior Leadership Team and Core Wellbeing Team in relation to learning and other connected policies.
• Follow up on disciplinary reports and call parents where necessary.
• Follow up on individual learners as the need arises.
• Organise parents’ meetings whenever necessary.
• Support teachers in the implementation of Discipline for Learning policies.
• Implement behaviour plans devised by the Core Well-being Team together with Level Leaders and external professionals.
• Be a constant, reliable presence on the corridor to ensure smooth, ordered transitions between lessons and after breaks.
• Observe behaviour during breaktimes and empower teachers to actively supervise these times.
• Deal with regular, constant behavioural issues and support teachers.
• Work closely with the Senior Leader to develop and implement infrastructural projects.
• Support teachers in the implementation of Discipline for Learning / pastoral policies.
• Monitor new student entrants and hold at least 2 one-to-one touch-base meetings with them.
• Support the Senior Leadership Team to enable smooth and effective transitions (Middle School to Senior School, level transitions etc).
We’re looking for someone who:
• Is fluent in English, and proficient in Maltese.
• Has a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area with appropriate experience in a school-based environment.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and thrives as part of a collaborative team.
• Has a genuine desire to make a meaningful impact on the lives and future success of our students.
• Holds a clean police conduct and has strong references.
Perks and Benefits:
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking, supportive community that is making a real difference, we want to hear from you!
Note: This is a non-teaching role.