Cambridge Reports to: Head of Pastoral

Student Leaders' Advisor

Role Overview

Develops and runs the student leadership programme. Coaches Head Students, prefects, house captains, and committee leads. Oversees student-led initiatives, leadership training, and recognition pathways. Ensures student voice is active and impactful.

Key Responsibilities

Processes

SA01 — Student Leader Recruitment & Selection

Frequency: yearly (Term 1, Weeks 1–3) Approval: Head of Pastoral Tools: application forms / selection rubric Coordinates with: Head of Pastoral, Homeroom Tutors

  1. Publish leadership roles, criteria, and application timeline
  2. Distribute application forms and promote through assemblies
  3. Collect and review applications against selection criteria
  4. Shortlist candidates and schedule interviews
  5. Conduct interviews with selection panel
  6. Announce selected student leaders
  7. Issue leadership code of conduct; collect signed agreements
  8. Notify Homeroom Tutors and relevant staff

SA02 — Leadership Training & Development

Frequency: termly Approval: Student Leaders' Advisor Tools: training materials / workshop plans Coordinates with: Head of Pastoral, external facilitators

  1. Design leadership curriculum covering service, project management, public speaking
  2. Schedule training workshops and briefing sessions
  3. Organise leadership camp or retreat (annually)
  4. Deliver safeguarding brief specific to student leader responsibilities
  5. Run skill-building sessions (communication, conflict resolution, teamwork)
  6. Collect feedback from participants after each session
  7. Adjust programme based on feedback and observed needs

SA03 — Weekly Leadership Meetings

Frequency: weekly (lunch / after school) Approval: Student Leaders' Advisor Tools: agenda / action log Coordinates with: House Captain, student committee leads

  1. Set agenda with student leaders (projects, events, concerns)
  2. Review action items from previous meeting
  3. Discuss upcoming initiatives and assign responsibilities
  4. Address any issues raised by student body
  5. Log decisions and actions with deadlines
  6. Circulate summary to Head of Pastoral

SA04 — Student-Led Initiatives & Projects

Frequency: ongoing Approval: Student Leaders' Advisor, Head of Pastoral Tools: project proposal template / reflection log Coordinates with: Head of Pastoral, Heads of Subject, CCA Coordinator

  1. Student leaders submit project proposals (charity drives, assemblies, peer mentoring)
  2. Review proposals for feasibility, alignment, and safeguarding
  3. Obtain mentor sign-off and Head of Pastoral approval
  4. Support project planning and resource coordination
  5. Monitor delivery and provide coaching as needed
  6. Student leaders complete reflection and portfolio entries
  7. Debrief and report outcomes

SA05 — Recognition & Progression

Frequency: termly / yearly Approval: Student Leaders' Advisor, Head of Pastoral Tools: portfolio tracker / awards register Coordinates with: Head of Pastoral, Coordinators of Cambridge

  1. Track leadership participation: hours served, skills gained, projects completed
  2. Maintain reflective portfolios for each student leader
  3. Award badges, certificates, and points per achievement criteria
  4. Nominate outstanding leaders for annual awards
  5. Facilitate progression pathways (junior leader → senior leader → head student)
  6. Report impact summary to Head of Pastoral and SLT termly

SA06 — Leadership Programme Evaluation

Frequency: termly Approval: Head of Pastoral Tools: survey / feedback forms Coordinates with: Head of Pastoral, student leaders

  1. Conduct termly leadership surveys with student leaders and peers
  2. Compile feedback on programme effectiveness and student impact
  3. Present findings to Head of Pastoral and SLT
  4. Identify improvements for the next term
  5. Update programme design and resources accordingly