Deputy Head of Student Affairs

Reigate Grammar School Riyadh

The Deputy Head of Student Affairs will play a key role in shaping the student experience by promoting wellbeing, safeguarding, pastoral care, and extracurricular engagement. Reporting directly to the Head of School, this position requires strong leadership skills to manage student affairs effectively while fostering a safe and nurturing environment where all students can thrive academically and personally.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years experience in student affairs or pastoral leadership within a UK curriculum secondary/high school setting.
• Proven ability to lead teams focused on student welfare, behaviour management, attendance monitoring, and safeguarding.
• Strong understanding of child protection policies relevant to international schools.
• Excellent communication skills with students, parents/carers, staff members across diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to develop initiatives that promote positive behaviour management strategies alongside academic achievement.
• Experience managing extracurricular programs that enhance student engagement outside the classroom.
• Competence in data analysis related to attendance trends or behavioural incidents for informed decision-making.
• Relevant qualifications in education leadership or pastoral care preferred.

Values and Attitudes:

• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism within an international educational context.
• Empathy towards students individual needs combined with firm but fair disciplinary approaches when necessary.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive community where diversity is celebrated.
• Proactive mindset with resilience under pressure; able to respond swiftly yet thoughtfully during challenging situations involving students.
• Collaborative approach working closely with teaching