Head of Student Support Services
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Lead the Student Support Department, ensuring compliance and high-quality support for students with additional learning needs through collaboration and strategic leadership.
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Overview
This is a British international school in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, offering a Cambridge-based curriculum from Early Years through Lower Secondary.
Positioned as the region s first inclusive international school, it places a strong emphasis on diversity, personalised learning, and student wellbeing, welcoming learners from a wide range of backgrounds in a supportive and multicultural environment.
The school combines international educational standards with local cultural values and is accredited through Cambridge and Cognia, reflecting its focus on academic quality and holistic development.
Position Summary
The Head of SSSD will lead and oversee the school's Student Support Department, ensuring high-quality provision for students with additional learning needs.
The role includes strategic leadership, compliance, staff management, programme development, and collaboration with parents, teachers to support student success and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Special Student Support Department.
Oversee identification, assessment, and support plans for students with additional learning needs.
Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education and relevant regulatory requirements.
Supervise and support SSSD teachers, specialists, and support staff.
Monitor student progress and the effectiveness of intervention programmes.
Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and parents to promote inclusive education practices.
Manage departmental budgets, resources, and reporting requirements.
Provide professional development and guidance to staff on inclusive education practices.
Life in Dhahran offers expatriates a comfortable and well-connected lifestyle, with access to modern amenities, international communities, beaches, caf s, and shopping across the wider Eastern Province.
A key attraction is nearby Bahrain, easily reached via the King Fahd Causeway, making weekend trips for dining, leisure, and entertainment a popular part of expat life.
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