وظيفة نائب رئيس شاغرة لدى Buckswood School Riyadh في الرياض

Position Title: Deputy Head (Education)

Location: Buckswood School Riyadh

Reports To: Principal

Supervises: Teaching staff, support staff, and curriculum coordinators

Position Overview:

The Deputy Head supports the Principal in the overall leadership and day-to-day

management of Buckswood School Riyadh. This role focuses on academic excellence, staff

development, operational efficiency, and student wellbeing. The Deputy Head plays a key

role in implementing the IB PYP framework, fostering a positive school culture, and ensuring

compliance with local and international standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Academic Leadership

• Oversee the implementation of the IB PYP framework, ensuring high standards of

teaching and learning.

• Support curriculum delivery and instructional quality across all grade levels.

• Monitor teaching standards, student outcomes, and curriculum alignment.

• Promote best practices in inquiry-based and student-centred learning.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Manage and mentor teaching staff, promoting professional growth and collaboration.

• Assist in staff recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.

• Coordinate professional development initiatives aligned with IB philosophy.

• Induct new staff into school policies, curriculum frameworks, and safeguarding

protocols.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily school operations including scheduling, logistics, and resource allocation.

• Assist in the development and implementation of school policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international standards.

• Use strategic planning to support school improvement and change management.

Student Support & Wellbeing

• Assist DSL/Pastoral Head on student discipline, pastoral care, and safeguarding.

• Promote student wellbeing and behaviour management strategies.

• Oversee student attendance, punctuality, and overall conduct.

• Ensure safeguarding policies are implemented and regularly reviewed with the Senior

Management Team (SMT).

• Assist and Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring concerns are

reported, recorded, and escalated promptly in line with school policy and COBIS

safeguarding standards.

• Ensure all staff receive regular safeguarding training and understand their

responsibilities, including safer recruitment practices for new hires.

Community Engagement

• Act as a key point of contact for parents, handling queries, concerns, and complaints

professionally.

• Maintain open communication with parents, guardians, and the wider community.

• Foster strong relationships and partnerships to support student success.

• Support school events, activities, and outreach programs that reflect Buckswood values

and ethos.

• Communicate proactively and warmly with parents, keeping them informed and

involved in their child’s learning journey.

• Meet with prospective families and lead school tours, sharing Buckswood’s ethos,

curriculum, and community spirit.

• Represent the school at internal and external marketing related events, including open

days, exhibitions, and educational conferences, to support admissions and strengthen the

school’s profile.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

• Relevant teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS).

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in an international school setting.

• In-depth knowledge of the IB curriculum and experience in school administration.

• Proven track record in improving educational outcomes and staff performance.

• Experience working in a multicultural environment with sensitivity to diverse cultural

needs.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement and manage change.

• Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive school environment.

• Ability to inspire and motivate staff and students