Assistant Vice Principal - Pastoral

Role and campus

School leadership and outcomes

• Support development and implementation of the school's vision and strategic direction.
• Set a vision and action plan for designated responsibilities and deliver measurable, sustained improvement.
• Improve learning and teaching and student knowledge, skills, abilities, progress, and achievement in areas led.
• Promote an inclusive school ethos and maintain an environment and behavior code that support effective learning and high standards.

Community, conduct, and partnerships

• Build effective partnerships with parents to improve student achievement and personal development.
• Develop links with local, national, and partner communities to extend the curriculum and enhance learning and teaching.
• Encourage students to become independent and inquisitive learners; communicate regularly with academic staff about pastoral intervention outcomes.
• Lead with integrity and respect, follow professional and statutory responsibilities, and foster relationships that inspire and motivate.

Essential qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in education, or BA degree with PGCE or equivalent teacher qualification.
• At least six years of educational experience, including at least three years in a leadership role.
• Effective leadership experience developed in the UK, USA, or another international setting.

Knowledge and capabilities

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, cultural awareness, and ability to engage stakeholders from Board members and parents to teachers and principals.
• Ability to make judgments under pressure, manage frequent interruptions, organize and multitask, and plan strategically.
• Supervisory and leadership skills, integrity, confidentiality, and IT competence.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• A Master's degree in Education, leadership/management, or administrative/leadership certification is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience managing College Board programming is desirable.

Work location

• The vacancy is based at ADNOC School, Sas Al Nakhl, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Professional development

• The school describes professional development, coaching, training, and opportunities to lead and contribute to staff training.