Student Supervisor - Grades 8 and 9 Boys

Aldar Education; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia American School in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Student Supervisor (Grades 8 and 9 Boys) to join Aldar Education on-site. The role emphasizes pastoral care, student wellbeing, attendance monitoring, safeguarding, and strong collaboration with the Pastoral Team, parents, and school leadership.

Ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years in a school setting, proficiency in English and Arabic, and experience in student supervision, safeguarding, and records management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with students in a school environment.
• Proficiency in English and Arabic.
• Experience in pastoral care, safeguarding or student wellbeing is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with school teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and pastoral support for students, especially boys in Grades 8 and 9.
• Promote positive student behaviour, wellbeing and engagement in school life.
• Monitor attendance and support safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate pastoral records and communicate with families and staff.
• Coordinate school events, trips, and extracurricular activities in collaboration with staff.

Skills

Pastoral care

Student supervision

Bilingual (English & Arabic)

Communication with families

Education

High School Diploma or Bachelor degree

Tools

iSAMS

Microsoft Office

CPOMS

ePraise

SmartPass

Job description

Student Supervisor - Grades 8 and 9 Boys Job Snapshot - Role: Student Supervisor - Grades 8 and 9 Boys - School: Virginia American School - Employer: Aldar Education - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Primary-Secondary Education - Function: School-College Administration - Experience: Minimum 2 years working with students in a school environment - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site - Joining: Immediate

Position Overview

Aldar Education is seeking a Student Supervisor with a strong pastoral focus to join Virginia American School in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, for an immediate start. The position focuses on supervising and supporting boys in Grades 8 and 9, promoting positive behaviour, student wellbeing, attendance, punctuality, and engagement in school life. The successful candidate will work closely with the Pastoral Team, school leadership, teachers, parents, and administrative departments to maintain a safe, supportive, and well-organized learning environment. Alongside direct student supervision and pastoral guidance, the role includes attendance monitoring, safeguarding support, student records management, school events coordination, extracurricular activities administration, and communication with families. Applicants must have at least two years of experience working with students in a school environment, relevant experience in pastoral care or student support, and proficiency in both English and Arabic.

Job Details

• Country: United Arab Emirates
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Primary-Secondary Education
• Function: School-College Administration
• Salary: Not disclosed
• Gender: No Preference
• Candidate Nationality: Not specified
• Job Type: Full Time
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Student Supervision and Pastoral Care

• Provide day-to-day supervision and pastoral support for students, with particular responsibility for boys in Grades 8 and 9.
• Promote positive student behaviour, engagement, wellbeing, and personal development.
• Supervise students during break times, transitions, assemblies, school events, and other designated periods.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and supportive school environment.
• Build constructive relationships with students through regular communication, mentoring, and guidance.
• Support students ' academic, social, and emotional wellbeing.
• Encourage responsible behaviour and positive participation in school activities.
• Work with the Pastoral Team to identify and respond to student support needs.
• Follow established school safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Attendance, Punctuality and Student Accountability

• Assist Reception and the Attendance Officer in monitoring student whereabouts throughout the school day.
• Support attendance tracking and follow-up procedures.
• Help ensure students are accounted for during lessons, transitions, and designated school activities.
• Work with the Pastoral Team to improve attendance and punctuality procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, punctuality, and related interventions.
• Support systems for student transitions, lockers, rewards, and behaviour monitoring.
• Communicate attendance-related concerns through appropriate school channels.
• Follow up on relevant student matters in accordance with school procedures.

Pastoral Systems and Student Records

• Maintain accurate and timely pastoral information and student records.
• Ensure attendance, behaviour, rewards, interventions, and punctuality data are reliable and secure.
• Use school information systems to record and manage relevant student information.
• Work with iSAMS, ePraise, CPOMS, and SmartPass as required.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality when handling student information.
• Review records for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and distribute pastoral information, guidance, and communications.
• Support improvements to pastoral administration systems and processes.

School Events and Student Recognition

• Assist with planning and coordinating assemblies, school celebrations, and recognition events.
• Support Open Evenings, Information Evenings, Annual Awards, and Reward Celebrations.
• Prepare and print student certificates and other recognition materials.
• Coordinate resources and administrative arrangements for pastoral events.
• Assist with end-of-term celebrations and awards ceremonies.
• Maintain awareness of school activities to identify timetable, venue, and year-group clashes.
• Liaise with relevant departments to support the smooth running of events.
• Help coordinate parent-teacher-student conferences.
• Support communication and logistical arrangements for school activities.

Educational Trips and Enrichment Activities

• Act as the primary point of contact for educational trips, visits, extracurricular activities, and enrichment programmes.
• Coordinate communication between students, parents, teachers, and relevant authorities.
• Serve as the school-level liaison for trips and visits administration.
• Support the preparation and organization of relevant documentation.
• Help ensure trips and visits comply with school policies and applicable external requirements.
• Coordinate administrative arrangements with relevant staff and service providers.
• Support effective communication regarding planned student activities.

Communication and Stakeholder Coordination

• Communicate professionally and sensitively with students, parents, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Respond to enquiries through email, telephone, written correspondence, and face-to-face communication.
• Establish positive and cooperative working relationships across the school community.
• Liaise with Assistant Principals, Heads of Year, and Heads of Key Stage on pastoral matters.
• Coordinate with Admissions, Housekeeping, IT, and external providers when required.
• Investigate and follow up on student, parent, and staff enquiries appropriately.
• Provide clear and accurate information through approved school communication channels.
• Act as an interpreter during parent-student meetings when required.
• Support effective communication between families and school personnel.

Pastoral Administration and Resource Management

• Provide administrative support for the school 's pastoral activities and related operations.
• Update and quality assure annual pastoral and curriculum handbooks.
• Maintain accurate documentation and school records.
• Support diary management, scheduling, data entry, and reception-related activities.
• Monitor stocks of awards, badges, certificates, stationery, and other pastoral resources.
• Assist with the effective use of resources and budget allocations linked to pastoral and Moral Education activities.
• Carry out basic visual and operational checks on relevant office and pastoral equipment.
• Report equipment maintenance or replacement requirements to the appropriate personnel.
• Use Microsoft Office applications and Canva for relevant administrative and communication tasks.
• Complete additional school administration duties as required.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or Bachelor 's degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Child Development, or a related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with students in a school environment.
• Experience in student supervision, pastoral care, safeguarding, behaviour support, or student wellbeing.
• Understanding of child protection and safeguarding practices.
• Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.

Language Requirements

• Proficiency in English and Arabic is mandatory.
• Candidates must be able to speak, read, and write effectively in both languages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required for interactions with students, parents, and school staff.

Job-Specific Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of student supervision and pastoral support practices.
• Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and student wellbeing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with secondary school students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective organizational and time-management abilities.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with school administration systems.
• Ability to use iSAMS, Microsoft Office, Canva, or other relevant applications.
• Familiarity with office procedures and administrative documentation.
• Ability to maintain accurate and confidential student records.
• Strong teamwork and coordination skills.
• Professional approach to handling student and parent enquiries.
• Ability to coordinate school events, trips, and extracurricular activities.
• Commitment to the school 's vision and mission.
• Passion for education and belief in the potential of every student.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Safeguarding and Appointment Requirements

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding of student safety, appropriate professional conduct, and the responsibilities associated with pastoral supervision. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

About Aldar Education

Aldar Education is an Abu Dhabi-based education group providing learning opportunities across a diverse network of schools. Established in 2007 with one school and 250 students, the organization has expanded to support more than 38,000 students across 31 schools, with a network of almost 5,000 educators representing more than 100 nationalities. Aldar Education focuses on inclusive learning, educational innovation, student wellbeing, and professional collaboration. Through its schools, including Virginia American School, the organization supports the educational development of young people and contributes to Abu Dhabi 's wider educational ambitions.