About This Role
Reigate Grammar School Riyadh is a leading educational institution committed to providing an outstanding learning environment that nurtures academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience) to join our pastoral team and help foster a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant school community.
Position: Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience)
Position Type: Other Pastoral/Welfare Positions
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Role Overview:
The Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience) will play a key role in enhancing the overall student experience by promoting wellbeing, engagement, and positive relationships within the school community. This position involves working closely with students, staff, parents, and external partners to create an environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pastoral care or welfare roles within an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding practices, and student wellbeing strategies.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse groups including students, parents, faculty members, and external agencies.
- Proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams or projects related to student support services.
- Ability to develop initiatives that promote inclusivity, diversity awareness, mental health support programs, and extracurricular engagement.
- Skilled in conflict resolution techniques as well as crisis management.
- Familiarity with international education systems is preferred.
Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine passion for supporting young people’s social-emotional development alongside their academic progress.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where all members feel respected regardless of background or identity.
- Empathy combined with resilience; able to handle sensitive situations professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborative mindset eager to work alongside colleagues across departments for holistic student care.
- Proactive approach towards continuous professional development both personally and for the wider pastoral team.
If you are motivated by making a meaningful difference in students’ lives through strong community building efforts at one of Saudi Arabia’s leading international schools, apply now to join Reigate Grammar School as our Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience). We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline if excellent candidates are identified.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.