Female Vice Principal Pastoral - Jeddah Saudi Arabia - Immediate/January 2026

Edvectus Ltd; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A bilingual British-American curriculum school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Female Vice Principal Pastoral. The role involves promoting the school's vision, managing student well-being, and overseeing pastoral care. Candidates must have a relevant degree and experience in senior leadership, particularly in the Middle East, along with strong counseling and communication skills. The contract starts immediately or by January 2026, lasting a minimum of 2 years.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in senior leadership, preferably in the Middle East.
• High awareness of children's learning and development.
• Capable of identifying learning deficits and strengths.

Responsibilities

• Promote the School’s Vision and Mission.
• Manage students and administrative systems related to welfare.
• Supervise counselors and administer counseling sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling Skills

Material Resource Management

Behavior Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Level in Education or equivalent

Master’s degree in Educational Leadership

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Overview

FEMALE VICE PRINCIPAL PASTORAL - JEDDAH SAUDI ARABIA - IMMEDIATE/JANUARY 2026

Visas available for UK, American and Canadian and some Arab nationalities

A long established bilingual British / American curriculum school is hiring for the academic year of 2026.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Start Date: Immediate/January 2026

Contract Duration: Minimum 2 Years

Requirements

• Education
  • at least bachelor’s Level in Education or the equivalent
  • a master’s degree in educational leadership or the equivalent is desirable
  • psychology and/or Special Need qualification within bachelors or master’s advantageous
  • teaching qualification
• Professional
  • at least 3 years’ experience in a senior leadership preferably in the Middle East
  • high level of awareness of current research as to how children learn and develop
  • capable to identify learning deficits and strengths to provide teaching and learning guidance
  • efficient in implementing and maintaining operational systems for SEN and Pastoral care
  • counselling and advisory skills in order to support and guide students, parents and colleagues
  • efficient in material resource management and staff training
  • well able to motivate high morale in students

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive profile of the School’s Vision and Mission to all stakeholders
• key point of contact for all matters relating to student well-being
• responsible for the day-to-day management of students and administration of the various systems and procedures relating to student welfare, well-being and safeguarding
• oversee and monitor the behaviour, learning and progress of students
• communicate the highest expectations of behaviour and consistently and effectively implement the school’s behaviour management policy and procedures

Leadership and Management

• provide leadership to the school and demonstrates high ethical standards to motivate and serve as a role model for students to achieve school goals
• design, develop, implement and review the pastoral care and access frameworks
• lead and oversee all pastoral related events and activities – safeguarding - child protection and welfare
• arrange and make sure pastoral lessons are conducted properly
• establish a culture of high performance and development in students
• plan, organise and supervise life skills lessons
• take responsibility for the personal development, behaviour and welfare of students
• work with individual students who are at risk of exclusion or have attendance difficulties
• fair and firm with students, demonstrating politeness and respectfulness in line with the School’s Vision and Islamic Ethos and address any student concerns through proper channels
• supervise counsellors
• administer counselling sessions
• participate in situations when parents are involved and when a senior leader’s intervention is required
• collaborate with the Administrative Principals to ensure that counsellors are working according to MOE protocol and maintaining records
• hold weekly meetings with Counsellors and Administrative Principals of each section
• follow up with talented students and plan on how they can enhance their talents
• manage the uniform and attendance of students to ensure effective implementation of the these policies
• Administrative Principals are required to notify the Pastoral Vice Principal about MOE competitions in order to monitor student registrations and verify that proper procedures are followed

Teaching and Learning

• promote a prime focus on student learning
• liaise with VP Academics to ensure appropriate targeted intervention is applied to students from vulnerable groups and monitor and evaluate the success of this
• work closely and monitor students with Behaviour Support Plans or Pastoral Support Plans
• ensure learning and access opportunities for culturally diverse and mixed ability students, with a variety of learning needs and styles
• consult and involve key role players about decisions that affect these students
• maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff members, management, and other relevant role players
• work alongside the Vice Principal Academics to celebrate positive achievement within the School
• first point of contact on all matters relating to students to establish positive, professional relationships with parents/carers and outside agencies, to promote the well-being of all students
• be aware of the legislations and Ministry procedures regarding student behaviour
• coordinate with the Vice Principal Academics to facilitate small group work sessions, e.g. anger management, esteem building and conflict resolution
• support the behaviour and welfare of students - implement the school’s equal opportunities and anti-bullying policies
• support high standards of the school dress code of students
• liaise with the Vice Principal Academics to ensure that students at risk of exclusion are guided towards appropriate curricular opportunities
• monitor, review and intervene to improve student punctuality, attendance and attitudes to learning
• create learning support plans and ensure regular contact with parents to follow up issues/incidents
• provide learner information, advice and guidance on issues that present barriers to learning and well-being

General Administration

• participate in school leadership and management group initiatives
• ensure the comprehensive records of SEN Departments on individual students and groups of students, monitor their overall progress, report to and maintain regular contact with parents
• develop/complete/amend required documentation within portfolio responsibilities of (but not limited to) job descriptions, policies, newsletters, handbooks, performance appraisal, supervisory & advisory reports, operational reports for School Principals, parent communication, staff development, student IEPS, activities and clubs etc
• manage the budget and resources of Pastoral Care and Access, in particular the ordering, maintenance, inventory, record keeping, storage and advice on resources and equipment
• coordination of student documentation for formal purposes e.g. cover work for students on exclusions/illness/etc
• investigation, recording and reporting of incidents
• attend pastoral meetings to discuss, plan and deliver work around vulnerable learners
• administer the school behaviour rewards and sanctions systems
• attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Other

• Arabic national
• lead and support assemblies
• support the organisation of Parents Evenings and other relevant school events as appropriate
• support and attend school trips and enrichment activities
• work with the Vice Principal Academics to develop and implement effective support transition programmes between grade levels
• encourage student participation and leadership in all areas of school life, through regular assemblies, charity events and participation in extracurricular

Please contact your Edvectus advisor for more details