Assistant Headteacher Secondary - Pastoral, Safeguarding and Wellbeing (Jan

at  Al Salam School PrimaryAbu Dhabi

SALARY:

Competitive tax-free salary + visa + provided accommodation / housing allowance + flight allowance + medical insurance + much more

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding schools group and build on the strong foundations that have been implemented so far.
We are looking for a dedicated leader with a passion and strong experience in behaviour management, pastoral support, wellbeing and safeguarding. We believe in providing exceptional student support and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop pastoral care programs that promote student wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth.
• Oversee safeguarding protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe environment for all students.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and support staff to implement effective pastoral care strategies and proactively address student needs.
• Provide professional development and training to staff on safeguarding and wellbeing practices.
• Establish and maintain clear communication regarding pastoral and safeguarding matters with students, parents, and the wider school community.

AL SALAM SCHOOL - A TAALEEM CHARTER SCHOOL

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is supporting the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in their commitment to establishing a “First Rate Education System” for all students. The Charter Schools is a third education model in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and it is the outcome of a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors.
As part of this new initiative we were awarded 4 schools in 2019 to manage and operate, with the aim of raising the quality of education; playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth. This increased to 6 schools from August 2021 and increased again in August 2022.
Al Salam is a large cycle 1 school, serving approximately 1700 students from our local community aged between 6 and 11 years.
We are seeking outstanding, dedicated and resilient teachers who are committed to the long term goals of this project. We would like to recruit individuals who believe they can make a difference to their students, who understand that change is a process and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as the team moves towards achieving its shared goals.
The projected growth of the Taaleem Branch Charter School Project will offer a broad range of opportunities in the coming years, therefore we endeavor to recruit educators who believe they can make a difference to their students, who understand that change is a process and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop pastoral care programs that promote student wellbeing, resilience, and personal growth.
• Oversee safeguarding protocols, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and maintaining a safe environment for all students.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and support staff to implement effective pastoral care strategies and proactively address student needs.
• Provide professional development and training to staff on safeguarding and wellbeing practices.
• Establish and maintain clear communication regarding pastoral and safeguarding matters with students, parents, and the wider school community

Proven experience in a pastoral or safeguarding leadership role within an educational setting.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding regulations and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with students, staff, and families.
• Demonstrated commitment to student wellbeing and a positive school culture.
• Relevant degree and safeguarding certification (e.g., DSL training) preferred.
• Possess excellent communication skills with all stakeholders
• Be a flexible leader capable of instilling high standards
• Have a minimum of five years experience with substantial whole-school middle leadership
• Hold a recognised teaching degree with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Hold an additional qualification in Middle or Senior Leadership, e.g. NPQML, NPQSL (preferred)
• Use research and best practices to develop teaching and learning across the schoo