Dean of Student Life & Belonging

Singapore American School; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Singapore American School seeks a Dean of Student Life to lead student life, climate, and wellbeing across the campus. The role focuses on building strong relationships, upholding school policies with restorative approaches, and guiding advisory programs that foster student dignity and success.

The Dean will partner with counselors and staff to design orientation, advisory, and peer-mentoring curricula, monitor climate data, and drive continuous improvement in school life policies and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, school counseling, educational leadership, or related field.
• At least 3 years of full-time experience supporting adolescent behavior, well-being, or student life in a school setting.
• Proven ability to build trusting relationships, resolve conflict, and balance student care with accountability.
• Strong communication, organizational, technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, equity, inclusion, and student dignity.

Responsibilities

• Lead student life through relationships, clear expectations, and continuous improvement.
• Foster climate, belonging, and student voice with advisory and peer-mentoring curricula.
• Administer equitable discipline and restorative interventions in line with policies.
• Co-lead MTSS: coordinate Tier 2 & 3 behavioral supports and progress monitoring.
• Oversee student governance, clubs, and campus life events.
• Deliver professional development on de-escalation, restorative practices, and classroom culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Equity & inclusion

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree in educational leadership or related field (preferred)

Job description

Singapore American School seeks a Dean of Student Life to lead student life, climate, and wellbeing across the campus. The role focuses on building strong relationships, upholding school policies with restorative approaches, and guiding advisory programs that foster student dignity and success.

The Dean will partner with counselors and staff to design orientation, advisory, and peer-mentoring curricula, monitor climate data, and drive continuous improvement in school life policies and practices.