Pastoral Care

SSI; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

School of Scientific Innovation (SSI) in Sharjah seeks a dedicated Pastoral Care professional to promote student well-being, positive behavior, and a safe, inclusive learning environment. You will address bullying, support students facing personal challenges, monitor attendance, and coordinate with the school nurse to ensure health and safety.

Collaborating with parents and teachers on student support plans, you will report safeguarding concerns and maintain confidential records while monitoring

Qualifications

• Experience in pastoral care or student well-being in a school setting.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and communication skills.
• Ability to address bullying and support students facing challenges.
• Empathetic, judgment-driven approach with consistent expectations.

Responsibilities

• Promote student well-being, inclusive learning environment, and respect.
• Address bullying, resolve conflicts, and support vulnerable students.
• Monitor attendance and coordinate with school nurse for safety.
• Collaborate with parents and teachers on student support plans.
• Report safeguarding concerns and maintain confidential records.
• Monitor student progress and effectiveness of support.

Skills

Pastoral care experience

Student well-being

Conflict resolution

Empathy and judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Counseling degree

Social Work degree

Job description

School of Scientific Innovation (SSI) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pastoral Care professional to promote student well‑being, positive behavior, and a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote student well‑being, positive behavior, inclusion, and respect.
• Address bullying, resolve conflicts, and support students facing personal challenges.
• Monitor attendance and punctuality, following up on concerns promptly.
• Work with parents and teachers to implement student support plans.
• Support student health and safety through supervision and coordination with the school nurse and Health & Safety Officer.
• Report safeguarding concerns through school procedures and maintain confidential records.
• Monitor student progress and the effectiveness of support.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Education, Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work.
• Proven school experience in pastoral care or student well‑being.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to combine empathy, sound judgment, and consistent expectations.