Head of Boarding & Pastoral Welfare

Fairview International School; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunsuria seeks an experienced educational leader to oversee boarding welfare and pastoral life across the school. You will model ethos and Aims, be a positive public figure, and work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop boarding practices and staff systems.

The role includes safeguarding responsibility, liaising with parents, and ensuring high standards of welfare and student well‑being in a dynamic, international setting.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Proven experience in educational, boarding and pastoral management.
• Track record of developing systems leading to institutional improvement.
• Experience in high-standards schools with safeguarding focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welfare and development of students in boarding facilities.
• Create, run and develop pastoral and boarding practices with SLT.
• Coordinate pastoral and resident staff duties for high standards.
• Lead professional review and performance management for boarding staff.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding policies, NMS.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and liaise with stakeholders.
• Maintain contact with parents regarding pastoral welfare issues.
• Chair the Student Council and supervise boarding operations.

Skills

Teaching

Pastoral care

Boarding management

Policy development

Education

Degree from a globally prestigious university

Teaching qualification (PGCE)

Job description

Sunsuria seeks an experienced educational leader to oversee boarding welfare and pastoral life across the school. You will model ethos and Aims, be a positive public figure, and work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop boarding practices and staff systems.

The role includes safeguarding responsibility, liaising with parents, and ensuring high standards of welfare and student well‑being in a dynamic, international setting.