Pastoral Care Leader - Student Wellbeing & Guidance

ADNOC Schools – (Education Company inside ADNOC Oil and Gas Group); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Schools are seeking a high-performing Pastoral Lead to join our team in Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting January 2027. The role focuses on developing and safeguarding the pastoral care system, with collaboration across teachers, counselors, psychologists, and external agencies.

The successful candidate will align with our values, provide strong student advocacy, and lead staff training on pastoral care practices, while supporting a 21st‑century learning environment in a prestigious

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills demonstrated in an international school context.
• Counselling and advisory skills to support students and parents.
• Ability to develop and manage a Pastoral Care system and related programmes.

Responsibilities

• Possess excellent communication skills and be willing to adapt to the demands of an international school.
• Have a caring, supportive, and understanding nature to advocate for students.
• Have counselling and advisory skills to provide support to students and parents.
• Develop and monitor the Pastoral Care system and programmes based on safeguarding students.
• Coordinate with Teachers, Counselors, Psychologists and External agencies.
• Lead budgeting for the pastoral department, including resources and facilities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Counselling and advisory skills

Team collaboration

Budgeting in a school-based department

Education

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

Job description

ADNOC Schools are seeking a high-performing Pastoral Lead to join our team in Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, UAE, starting January 2027. The role focuses on developing and safeguarding the pastoral care system, with collaboration across teachers, counselors, psychologists, and external agencies.

The successful candidate will align with our values, provide strong student advocacy, and lead staff training on pastoral care practices, while supporting a 21st‑century learning environment in a prestigious