Primary Teacher And Pastoral Leader

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job overview

Head of Pastoral Care u2013 August 2025 start

School: International Community School (ICS), Al Manhal Campus, Abu Dhabi

International Community School (ICS) is a leading educational institution located in the heart of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Driven by our vision to be u201cthe school of choice u2013 inspiring, challenging, and empowering a 21st-century learning community through an ethical and innovative education system,u201d ICS Al Manhal is a diverse, inclusive, and values-based school committed to nurturing every aspect of a childu2019s development.

We are seeking a compassionate, strategic, and experienced primary teacher who will be in charge of pastoral care to join our leadership team from August 2025. This is a vital senior leadership role for a committed educator who is passionate about student wellbeing, safeguarding, inclusion, and promoting a positive school culture that supports every child to thrive.

• Lead and develop the whole-school pastoral vision and wellbeing strategy, ensuring alignment with ICS values and ADEK requirements
• Promote a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where all students feel valued, respected, and empowered
• Oversee safeguarding policies, child protection protocols, and wellbeing initiatives, ensuring compliance and best practices
• Lead and support the pastoral teams, including heads of year, supervisors, and social workers/counsellors
• Monitor student behaviour, attendance, and emotional well-being, implementing targeted support plans where needed
• Lead restorative behaviour approaches, anti-bullying initiatives, and social-emotional learning programmes
• Work closely with parents and external agencies to support students' emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs
• Coordinate student voice opportunities, peer mentoring schemes, and leadership development programmes
• Embed a trauma-informed approach to behaviour and relationship management across the school
• Provide professional development to staff on safeguarding, behaviour management, and inclusive practice
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and staff to ensure holistic support and care
• Support the development of policies related to behaviour, attendance, safeguarding, and student welfare
• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and improvement planning with a focus on personal development, behaviour, and attitudes

• A recognised teaching qualification (B.Ed., PGCE with QTS, or equivalent)
• Leadership qualification (e.g., NPQSL, NPQH, MA in Educational Leadership) is desirable
• Proven experience in a pastoral leadership role at a whole-school or phase level
• Deep understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing frameworks (preferably within a UK or BSO context)
• Experience leading behaviour systems and inclusion strategies in a culturally diverse setting
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices and inclusive education
• Familiarity with ADEK regulations and BSO standards is an advantage
• Commitment to the personal, social, emotional, and academic development of all pupils

• A vibrant, inclusive, and values-driven school culture
• Leadership development opportunities in a collaborative and forward-thinking team
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Professional learning and career progression pathways
• The chance to make a lasting impact on studentsu2019 lives and school culture

Our values

At ICS, we believe that great schools donu2019t just teach; they care, nurture, and shape future citizens. Our values underpin everything we do:

• Respect u2013 for self, others, and our community
• Resilience u2013 overcoming challenges with courage
• Honesty u2013 acting with truth and transparency
• Empathy u2013 showing compassion and understanding
• Integrity u2013 doing whatu2019s right, always
• Tolerance u2013 embracing diversity and inclusion
• Care u2013 putting studentsu2019 wellbeing at the centre

If you are an empathetic leader with a heart for student welfare and a strategic mindset to drive pastoral excellence, we welcome your application to join our team and help shape the future of student wellbeing at ICS Al Manhal.

Company Industry: Education

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