Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience)
Reigate Grammar School Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 01 August 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2026
Job overview
Reigate Grammar School Riyadh is a leading educational institution committed to providing an outstanding learning environment that nurtures academic excellence, personal growth, and global citizenship. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience) to join our pastoral team and help foster a supportive, inclusive, and vibrant school community.
Position: Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience)
Position Type: Other Pastoral/Welfare Positions
Minimum Experience: 5 years
Role Overview:
The Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience) will play a key role in enhancing the overall student experience by promoting wellbeing, engagement, and positive relationships within the school community. This position involves working closely with students, staff, parents, and external partners to create an environment where every student feels valued and supported.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in pastoral care or welfare roles within an educational setting.
- Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding practices, and student wellbeing strategies.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport across diverse groups including students, parents, faculty members, and external agencies.
- Proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams or projects related to student support services.
- Ability to develop initiatives that promote inclusivity, diversity awareness, mental health support programs, and extracurricular engagement.
- Skilled in conflict resolution techniques as well as crisis management.
- Familiarity with international education systems is preferred.
Values and Attitudes:
- A genuine passion for supporting young people’s social-emotional development alongside their academic progress.
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where all members feel respected regardless of background or identity.
- Empathy combined with resilience; able to handle sensitive situations professionally while maintaining confidentiality.
- Collaborative mindset eager to work alongside colleagues across departments for holistic student care.
- Proactive approach towards continuous professional development both personally and for the wider pastoral team.
If you are motivated by making a meaningful difference in students’ lives through strong community building efforts at one of Saudi Arabia’s leading international schools, apply now to join Reigate Grammar School as our Assistant Head (School Community & Student Experience). We reserve the right to appoint before the deadline if excellent candidates are identified.
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About Reigate Grammar School Riyadh
- Reigate Grammar School Riyadh
- 2641 Abdulrahman, Ibn Tahir Ghirnatah, Riyadh
- 13242
- Saudi Arabia
About Reigate Grammar School Riyadh
Reigate Grammar School Riyadh (RGSR) is one of the leading British international schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, known for delivering academic excellence and a values-driven education within a nurturing, inclusive environment.
RGSR proudly operates under the prestigious Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) International Schools Programme and is part of the Reigate Grammar School family, established in the UK in 1675. Our Riyadh campus builds on over 345 years of educational heritage, combining tradition with innovation.
Since opening, RGSR has remained committed to its mission: to provide an exceptional British education that empowers every student to reach their full potential academically, socially, and personally. Our students benefit from a rich curriculum, outstanding pastoral care, and a global perspective that prepares them for lifelong success. Students follow the EYFS and National Curriculum for England from Nursery to KS3, before studying towards iGCSE and A-Level qualifications in Key Stage 4 and 5 respectively.
We are proud to be accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO) and recognised for our high standards across all areas of school life. RGSR is also a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), reinforcing our commitment to excellence, international best practice, and continuous development.
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