Wellbeing Lead
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the strategic development and implementation of the school’s wellbeing vision, ensuring a whole-school, preventative, and inclusive approach to student wellbeing.
- Oversee and coordinate pastoral systems and wellbeing provision, working closely with senior leaders, counsellors, Heads of Year, and teaching staff.
- Monitor and support student wellbeing, safeguarding, behaviour, and attendance, ensuring timely intervention and appropriate escalation where required.
- Use qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, inform interventions, and evaluate the impact of wellbeing initiatives.
- Support staff in embedding wellbeing practices into teaching, learning, and daily school life, including staff training and guidance.
- Act as a key point of contact for students and parents in relation to wellbeing concerns, providing guidance and reassurance where appropriate.
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals to ensure students receive appropriate support when needed.
- Contribute to the development and review of policies and procedures related to wellbeing, safeguarding, and inclusion.
- Promote a positive, inclusive school culture that supports emotional resilience, student voice, and personal development.
- Work collaboratively with the wider leadership team to ensure wellbeing remains a core strategic priority across the Secondary School.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field, or an initial degree plus a relevant recognised professional qualification.
- A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a pastoral, wellbeing, safeguarding, or student support role within a Secondary School environment.
- Demonstrable experience supporting student wellbeing, mental health, or pastoral care, ideally within an international or IB school setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and wellbeing best practice.
- Experience working collaboratively with teachers, senior leaders, parents, and external agencies.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills, with a calm, professional, and empathetic approach.
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, resilience, and sound judgement.
- Professionally certified where required, meeting relevant regulatory body expectations (e.g. KHDA or equivalent).
- A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
- Advanced qualifications or specialist training in wellbeing, mental health, or safeguarding are preferred but not essential.
- Availability to start in August 2026.