Female Vice Principal Pastoral - Jeddah Saudi Arabia - Immediate / January 2026

Overview FEMALE VICE PRINCIPAL PASTORAL - JEDDAH SAUDI ARABIA - IMMEDIATE / JANUARY 2026

Visas available for UK, American and Canadian and some Arab nationalities

A long established bilingual British / American curriculum school is hiring for the academic year of 2026.

Location : Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Start Date : Immediate / January 2026

Contract Duration : Minimum 2 Years

Requirements

Education

at least bachelor’s Level in Education or the equivalent

a master’s degree in educational leadership or the equivalent is desirable

psychology and / or Special Need qualification within bachelors or master’s advantageous

teaching qualification

Professional

at least 3 years’ experience in a senior leadership preferably in the Middle East

high level of awareness of current research as to how children learn and develop

capable to identify learning deficits and strengths to provide teaching and learning guidance

efficient in implementing and maintaining operational systems for SEN and Pastoral care

counselling and advisory skills in order to support and guide students, parents and colleagues

efficient in material resource management and staff training

well able to motivate high morale in students

Responsibilities

Promote a positive profile of the School’s Vision and Mission to all stakeholders

key point of contact for all matters relating to student well-being

responsible for the day-to-day management of students and administration of the various systems and procedures relating to student welfare, well-being and safeguarding

oversee and monitor the behaviour, learning and progress of students

communicate the highest expectations of behaviour and consistently and effectively implement the school’s behaviour management policy and procedures

Leadership and Management

provide leadership to the school and demonstrates high ethical standards to motivate and serve as a role model for students to achieve school goals

design, develop, implement and review the pastoral care and access frameworks

lead and oversee all pastoral related events and activities – safeguarding - child protection and welfare

arrange and make sure pastoral lessons are conducted properly

establish a culture of high performance and development in students

plan, organise and supervise life skills lessons

take responsibility for the personal development, behaviour and welfare of students

work with individual students who are at risk of exclusion or have attendance difficulties

fair and firm with students, demonstrating politeness and respectfulness in line with the School’s Vision and Islamic Ethos and address any student concerns through proper channels

supervise counsellors

administer counselling sessions

participate in situations when parents are involved and when a senior leader’s intervention is required

collaborate with the Administrative Principals to ensure that counsellors are working according to MOE protocol and maintaining records

hold weekly meetings with Counsellors and Administrative Principals of each section

follow up with talented students and plan on how they can enhance their talents

manage the uniform and attendance of students to ensure effective implementation of the these policies

Administrative Principals are required to notify the Pastoral Vice Principal about MOE competitions in order to monitor student registrations and verify that proper procedures are followed

Teaching and Learning

promote a prime focus on student learning

liaise with VP Academics to ensure appropriate targeted intervention is applied to students from vulnerable groups and monitor and evaluate the success of this

work closely and monitor students with Behaviour Support Plans or Pastoral Support Plans

ensure learning and access opportunities for culturally diverse and mixed ability students, with a variety of learning needs and styles

consult and involve key role players about decisions that affect these students

maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff members, management, and other relevant role players

work alongside the Vice Principal Academics to celebrate positive achievement within the School

first point of contact on all matters relating to students to establish positive, professional relationships with parents / carers and outside agencies, to promote the well-being of all students

be aware of the legislations and Ministry procedures regarding student behaviour

coordinate with the Vice Principal Academics to facilitate small group work sessions, e.g. anger management, esteem building and conflict resolution

support the behaviour and welfare of students - implement the school’s equal opportunities and anti-bullying policies

support high standards of the school dress code of students

liaise with the Vice Principal Academics to ensure that students at risk of exclusion are guided towards appropriate curricular opportunities

monitor, review and intervene to improve student punctuality, attendance and attitudes to learning

create learning support plans and ensure regular contact with parents to follow up issues / incidents

provide learner information, advice and guidance on issues that present barriers to learning and well-being

General Administration

participate in school leadership and management group initiatives

ensure the comprehensive records of SEN Departments on individual students and groups of students, monitor their overall progress, report to and maintain regular contact with parents

develop / complete / amend required documentation within portfolio responsibilities of (but not limited to) job descriptions, policies, newsletters, handbooks, performance appraisal, supervisory & advisory reports, operational reports for School Principals, parent communication, staff development, student IEPS, activities and clubs etc

manage the budget and resources of Pastoral Care and Access, in particular the ordering, maintenance, inventory, record keeping, storage and advice on resources and equipment

coordination of student documentation for formal purposes e.g. cover work for students on exclusions / illness / etc

investigation, recording and reporting of incidents

attend pastoral meetings to discuss, plan and deliver work around vulnerable learners

administer the school behaviour rewards and sanctions systems

attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Other

Arabic national

lead and support assemblies

support the organisation of Parents Evenings and other relevant school events as appropriate

support and attend school trips and enrichment activities

work with the Vice Principal Academics to develop and implement effective support transition programmes between grade levels

encourage student participation and leadership in all areas of school life, through regular assemblies, charity events and participation in extracurricular

Please contact your Edvectus advisor for more details

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