Deputy Head of School Students Well-being

Summary

The Deputy HoS of Students' Well Being is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects related to student welfare, discipline, co-curricular activities, character building, and the overall student experience within the school. 

This role is crucial in fostering a positive and conducive learning environment, ensuring student well-being, and promoting holistic student development in line with the national educational goals set forth by the Ministry of Education. 

The Deputy HoS of Students' Well Being acts as a liaison between students, parents, teachers, and the principal, advocating for student needs and ensuring adherence to school rules and national educational policies.

Job Description Overview:
A. Student Discipline and Welfare

• Develop and enforce school rules in accordance with national educational guidelines and school policies.

• Manage student disciplinary issues, conduct investigations, and apply educational sanctions. Cross-coordinate with the Deputy HoS of Academic for IB DP cases to maintain IBO compliance.

• Maintain comprehensive records of student attendance and behavior, while implementing initiatives to promote positive character development.

B. Student Activities and Development

• Collaborate with the Co-Curricular Activities Coordinator and the IB DP Coordinator to align school-wide student activities with the IB CAS requirements, ensuring IB students can fulfill their CAS portfolios through established school programs without administrative duplication. 

• Support the Student Council (OSIS) Coordinator in overseeing OSIS formation, leadership development, civic engagement, and school events.

• Facilitate and support student participation in external and inter-school competitions.

• Develop, implement, organize, and supervise programs for student leadership training, civic engagement. and school-wide student events.

C. Parent and Community Engagement

• Maintain open and transparent communication with parents regarding student behavior and well-being.

• Partner with the Academic division to organize parent-teacher meetings, workshops, and informational sessions on school policies.

• Engage with external community organizations to provide enrichment opportunities for students.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.

• Proven track record in an educational leadership role (e.g., Coordinator, Head of Department, or Assistant Principal), with a strong focus on student affairs, pastoral care, or student well-being.

• Strong familiarity with the IB DP (International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme) framework, particularly CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) requirements would be an advantage.

• Exceptional conflict resolution, mediation, and crisis-management skills.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with students, parents, faculty, and school leadership.

• Strong organizational and supervisory skills to mentor and guide coordinators, counselors, and homeroom advisors.

• High emotional intelligence, cultural sensitivity, and a passionate commitment to fostering holistic student development and a safe school environment.