Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Education, Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work, with significant senior-level experience leading pastoral care, student wellbeing, or safeguarding in a school setting. Experience overseeing pastoral provision across multiple schools or campuses is highly desirable, as is strong practical knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. Demonstrable experience working directly with Emirati parents and students, including handling sensitive pastoral and wellbeing matters, is essential. Excellent leadership and communication skills are required.
Description
Head of Pastoral CareLocation: Abu DhabiEmployment Type: Full-timeWorkplace: On-siteSalary: AED 15,000–18,000We are seeking an experienced Head of Pastoral Care to lead and develop pastoral provision across a group of schools in Abu Dhabi.This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced pastoral professional with a strong background in student wellbeing, safeguarding and pastoral care, ideally across multiple schools or campuses.Requirements• Degree in Education, Counselling, Psychology, Social Work or a related discipline.• Significant senior-level experience leading pastoral care, student wellbeing or safeguarding within a school setting.• Experience overseeing pastoral provision across multiple schools or campuses is highly desirable.• Strong practical knowledge of safeguarding and child protection within schools.• Preference will be given to Emirati candidates due to local hiring needs.• Candidates of other nationalities should have extensive experience working in local schools and strong familiarity with Emirati students, parents, families and local cultural expectations.• Demonstrable experience working directly with Emirati parents and students, including handling sensitive pastoral and wellbeing matters.• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple schools and with senior leadership, staff, students and families.If you meet the requirements and are interested in this opportunity, please apply through LinkedIn.For more teaching and leadership opportunities, visit www.teacheast.com