Assistant Head - Pastoral Care- Whole School

Job Role

To play a key role in leading the school’s pastoral care strategy, ensuring a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students can thrive both academically and personally.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the school’s whole-school pastoral care and wellbeing strategy.

  • Promote a positive school culture that prioritizes student wellbeing, safeguarding, and behaviour management.

  • Oversee the implementation of behaviour policies, student support systems, and pastoral programmes.

  • Work closely with Heads of Year, teachers, counsellors, and safeguarding leads to support student wellbeing.

  • Monitor student attendance, engagement, and behaviour, implementing early intervention strategies where needed.

  • Liaise with parents and external agencies to support students’ social and emotional development.

  • Lead initiatives that promote student voice, leadership, and personal development.

  • Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are consistently implemented in line with UAE and UK best practices.

  • Support staff training and development in pastoral care and student wellbeing.

  • Contribute to school improvement planning and inspection readiness (KHDA/DSIB).

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Education or a relevant subject

  • Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE / B.Ed. or equivalent)

  • Proven leadership experience within a British curriculum school

  • Strong understanding of pastoral systems, safeguarding, and student wellbeing frameworks

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

  • Ability to work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents in a multicultural environment

  • Knowledge of KHDA inspection framework is desirable

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