J17849 - Female Vice Principal Pastoral - Jeddah Saudi Arabia - January 2026

Edvectus; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A bilingual British/American curriculum school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Female Vice Principal Pastoral for immediate start or January 2026. The ideal candidate will hold at least a bachelor's degree in Education and possess strong leadership and counseling skills, with a minimum of 3 years of senior leadership experience. This multi-year contract offers an opportunity to promote student wellbeing and lead a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a senior leadership role.
• Qualification in Psychology or Special Needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support for staff and students.
• Ensure student wellbeing and manage day-to-day administration.
• Monitor and support student behavior and learning progress.

Skills

Leadership skills

Counseling skills

Child development awareness

Behavioral management

Education

Bachelor's in Education

Master’s in Educational Leadership

Job description

FEMALE VICE PRINCIPAL PASTORAL – JEDDAH SAUDI ARABIA

Immediate start / January 2026. Visas available for UK, American, Canadian and some Arab nationalities. A long established bilingual British / American curriculum school is hiring the academic year 2026 for a multi‑year contract (minimum 2 years).

Job Specification

• Position: Vice Principal Pastoral
• Grade Level: 1 – 12
• Sector: Girls Campus
• Gender: Must be female in accordance with Ministry regulations
• Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Requirements

Education

• At least a bachelor’s level in Education or equivalent
• Master’s degree in educational leadership or equivalent – desirable
• Psychology and/or Special Needs qualification within bachelor’s or master’s – advantageous
• Teaching qualification

Professional

• At least 3 years’ experience in a senior leadership role, preferably in the Middle East
• High level of awareness of current research on child learning and development
• Capable of identifying 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 to support students, parents and colleagues
• Efficient in material resource management and staff training
• Good motivational skills to foster high morale in students

Responsibilities

Promote School Vision & Mission

• Positive profile promotion to all stakeholders

Student Well‑Being

• Key point of contact for all matters relating to student well‑being
• Responsible for day‑to‑day management of students and administration of welfare, well‑being and safeguarding systems
• Oversee and monitor student behaviour, learning and progress
• Communicate highest expectations of behaviour and implement policy consistently and effectively

Leadership and Management

• Provide leadership, demonstrating high ethical standards and motivating staff and students
• Design, develop, implement and review pastoral care and access frameworks
• Lead all pastoral‑related events and activities – safeguarding, child protection and welfare
• Arrange and ensure pastoral lessons are conducted properly
• Establish 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 students at risk of exclusion or attendance difficulties
• Act fairly and firmly, maintaining politeness and respecting the School’s Vision, Islamic Ethos and policies in addressing student concerns
• Supervise counsellors and administer counselling sessions
• Participate in parent or senior leader interventions when required
• Collaborate with Administrative Principals to ensure counsellors follow MOE protocol and maintain records
• Hold weekly meetings with Counsellors and Administrative Principals of each section
• Follow up with talented students and plan for talent development
• Manage uniform and attendance policies effectively
• Notify Pastoral Vice Principal of MOE competitions for student registrations and procedural accuracy

Teaching and Learning

• Promote a prime focus on student learning
• Liaise with VP Academics for targeted intervention with vulnerable students, monitoring and evaluating success
• Work closely with students on Behaviour Support Plans or Pastoral Support Plans
• Ensure learning and access opportunities for culturally diverse, mixed‑ability and various learning‑needs students
• Consult key role players on decisions affecting these students
• Maintain open lines of communication with students, parents, staff, management and other relevant stakeholders
• Celebrate positive achievements alongside Vice Principal Academics
• First point of contact for all matters relating to students, establishing positive, professional relationships with parents/carers and outside agencies to promote wellbeing
• Be aware of legislation and Ministry procedures for student behaviour
• Coordinate with VP Academics to facilitate small group sessions (e.g. anger management, esteem building, conflict resolution)
• Support behaviour and welfare, implementing equal opportunities and anti‑bullying policies
• Uphold high standards for the school dress code
• Guide students at risk of exclusion towards appropriate curricular opportunities
• Monitor, review and intervene to improve punctuality, attendance and attitudes to learning
• Create learning support plans and maintain regular contact with parents regarding issues/incidents
• Provide learner information, advice and guidance on barriers to learning and wellbeing

General Administration

• Participate in school leadership and management group initiatives
• Maintain comprehensive SEN records, monitor progress and report to parents
• Develop and amend required documentation (job descriptions, policies, newsletters, handbooks, performance appraisals, supervisory reports, operational reports, parent communication, staff development, student IEPS, activities and clubs)
• Manage budget and resources of Pastoral Care and Access, including ordering, maintenance, inventory and documentation for formal purposes (e.g. exclusions, illness)
• Investigate, record and report incidents
• Attend pastoral meetings to discuss, plan and deliver work for vulnerable learners
• Administer school behaviour rewards and sanctions systems
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Other

• Arabic national: Lead and support assemblies
• Support organisation of Parents Evenings and other relevant school events
• Support and attend school trips and enrichment activities
• Collaborate with VP Academics to develop effective transition programmes between grade levels
• Encourage student participation and leadership in all areas of school life through assemblies, charity events and extracurricular activities

Please contact your Edvectus advisor for more details.