Behavior Support - Madinat Zayed Campus

ADNOC Schools – (Education Company inside ADNOC Oil and Gas Group); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Behavior Support to join their team. The role involves providing support to students and parents, managing the Pastoral Care system, and implementing guidance based on current UAE regulations. Candidates should possess a BA/BS degree and have at least two years of relevant experience, with excellent communication skills in English. Additional requirements involve strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience preferred.
• Flexible and an effective team player.
• Positive role model and effective communicator.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to students and parents.
• Manage and monitor the Pastoral Care system.
• Facilitate meetings with staff, students, and parents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Counseling and advisory skills

Resourceful and innovative

High level of awareness of child development

Fluent English communication skills

Education

BA or BS degree in subject area or education

Job description

THE POST

ADNOC School is currently seeking a Behavior Support for an immediate start. The current vacancy is based in ADNOC School Madinat Zayed Campus, Al Dhafra Region Abu Dhabi, UAE.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Knowledge and Skills. She should:

• 1.1 possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school
• 1.2 have a caring, supportive and understanding nature in order to be an advocate for the students
• 1.3 have counselling and advisory skills in order to be able to provide support and guidance to students and parents
• 1.4 be resourceful and innovative in developing a the Pastoral Care system and associated programmes that is wholly based on safeguarding the students to ensure their complete well-being. The elements of an effective pastoral care system are based on:
• Student Code of Conduct / Behavior expectations / Cultural awareness
• Attendance / Tardiness
• Effective parent communication
• Collaborative working: Teachers / Counselors / Psychologists and External agencies
• 1.5 Be able to manage the implementation and monitor the Pastoral Care system across the school
• 1.6 Be able to provide support and guidance to staff responsible for delivering the Pastoral Care system
• 1.7 Have a high level of awareness of current research as to how children learn and develop
• 1.8 Be familiar with relevant pastoral care and UAE government guidelines.
• 1.9 Have a high level of awareness of current developments in pastoral care in the UAE.
• 1.10 Ensure that all staff involved in delivering the Pastoral Care system and associated programmes are clearly informed about and fully understand the programme’s objectives
• 1.11 Have experience of budgeting in a school based department, in particular the ordering, maintenance, inventory, record keeping and advice on resources and equipment, including publications, hardware, software and facilities
• 1.12 Be adept to facilitating meetings with staff, students and parents to discuss the strengths and areas of development for the schools’ pastoral care system.
• 1.13 Undertake additional duties as required by the Principal or Vice Principal as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications

• BA or BS degree or better in subject area or education with emphasis in subject area

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience preferred

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Have a range of qualities, competencies, and experience.
• Flexible and an effective team player.
• Positive role model and able to effectively communicate at all levels.
• Inspirational, passionate and adaptable educator and a caring, creative and innovative pastoral leader.
• Outstanding motivator, learner, administrator and communicator, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Capable of leading pastoral development and preparing students through a caring, stimulating, challenging and well-organised pastoral environment.
• To provide professional leadership for colleagues to ensure improved standards of pastoral care for all students.
• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral (Arabic proficiency is desirable)

APPLICATION:

A cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be submitted.

As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volume of applications and robust selection process, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 10 business days.

Aldar Education and ADNOC Schools are committed to safeguarding children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.