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
at least bachelor’s Level in Education or the equivalent
a master’s degree in educational leadership or the equivalent is desirablepsychology and / or Special Need qualification within bachelors or master’s advantageousteaching qualificationProfessionalat 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 developcapable to identify learning deficits and strengths to provide teaching and learning guidanceefficient in implementing and maintaining operational systems for SEN and Pastoral carecounselling and advisory skills in order to support and guide students, parents and colleaguesefficient in material resource management and staff trainingwell able to motivate high morale in studentsResponsibilities
Promote a positive profile of the School’s Vision and Mission to all stakeholderskey point of contact for all matters relating to student well-beingresponsible for the day-to-day management of students and administration of the various systems and procedures relating to student welfare, well-being and safeguardingoversee and monitor the behaviour, learning and progress of studentscommunicate the highest expectations of behaviour and consistently and effectively implement the school’s behaviour management policy and proceduresLeadership 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 goalsdesign, develop, implement and review the pastoral care and access frameworkslead and oversee all pastoral related events and activities – safeguarding - child protection and welfarearrange and make sure pastoral lessons are conducted properlyestablish a culture of high performance and development in studentsplan, organise and supervise life skills lessonstake responsibility for the personal development, behaviour and welfare of studentswork with individual students who are at risk of exclusion or have attendance difficultiesfair 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 channelssupervise counsellorsadminister counselling sessionsparticipate in situations when parents are involved and when a senior leader’s intervention is requiredcollaborate with the Administrative Principals to ensure that counsellors are working according to MOE protocol and maintaining recordshold weekly meetings with Counsellors and Administrative Principals of each sectionfollow up with talented students and plan on how they can enhance their talentsmanage the uniform and attendance of students to ensure effective implementation of the these policiesAdministrative Principals are required to notify the Pastoral Vice Principal about MOE competitions in order to monitor student registrations and verify that proper procedures are followedTeaching and Learning
promote a prime focus on student learningliaise with VP Academics to ensure appropriate targeted intervention is applied to students from vulnerable groups and monitor and evaluate the success of thiswork closely and monitor students with Behaviour Support Plans or Pastoral Support Plansensure learning and access opportunities for culturally diverse and mixed ability students, with a variety of learning needs and stylesconsult and involve key role players about decisions that affect these studentsmaintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff members, management, and other relevant role playerswork alongside the Vice Principal Academics to celebrate positive achievement within the Schoolfirst 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 studentsbe aware of the legislations and Ministry procedures regarding student behaviourcoordinate with the Vice Principal Academics to facilitate small group work sessions, e.g. anger management, esteem building and conflict resolutionsupport the behaviour and welfare of students - implement the school’s equal opportunities and anti-bullying policiessupport high standards of the school dress code of studentsliaise with the Vice Principal Academics to ensure that students at risk of exclusion are guided towards appropriate curricular opportunitiesmonitor, review and intervene to improve student punctuality, attendance and attitudes to learningcreate learning support plans and ensure regular contact with parents to follow up issues / incidentsprovide learner information, advice and guidance on issues that present barriers to learning and well-beingGeneral Administration
participate in school leadership and management group initiativesensure the comprehensive records of SEN Departments on individual students and groups of students, monitor their overall progress, report to and maintain regular contact with parentsdevelop / 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 etcmanage the budget and resources of Pastoral Care and Access, in particular the ordering, maintenance, inventory, record keeping, storage and advice on resources and equipmentcoordination of student documentation for formal purposes e.g. cover work for students on exclusions / illness / etcinvestigation, recording and reporting of incidentsattend pastoral meetings to discuss, plan and deliver work around vulnerable learnersadminister the school behaviour rewards and sanctions systemsattend and participate in relevant meetings as requiredOther
Arabic nationallead and support assembliessupport the organisation of Parents Evenings and other relevant school events as appropriatesupport and attend school trips and enrichment activitieswork with the Vice Principal Academics to develop and implement effective support transition programmes between grade levelsencourage student participation and leadership in all areas of school life, through regular assemblies, charity events and participation in extracurricularPlease contact your Edvectus advisor for more details
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