Vice Principal Pastoral and Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead

**Salary**:
To be decided

**Job type**:
Full Time, Permanent

**Start date**:
1 August 2025

6 March 2025

**Job overview**:
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is an extremely well-regarded not-for-profit, co-educational school in the Middle East, catering for students aged 3-18 across seven campuses, providing high-quality education to the expatriate community since 1979. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO). BISR is also a member of the British Schools of the Middle East (BSME), the Association of British Schools Overseas (AoBSO), the Heads Conference (HMC) and the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The school follows the English curriculum, greatly enriched by the local and international context. Learning is holistic, supported by a broad enrichment programme, encompassing extra-curricular activities, student leadership, service learning and residential trips. Strong pastoral care supports student well-being.

The full Job Description is available here:

- Vice Principal Pastoral and Lead Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Have successful extensive leadership experience, including a proven track record as a Designated Safeguarding Lead in an educational setting.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, best practices, and child protection policies.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills, inspiring and motivating colleagues to uphold the highest standards of pastoral care and safeguarding.
- Exhibit exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, effectively managing diverse stakeholder expectations, including students, staff, parents, and external agencies.
- Proven ability to develop and implement long-term safeguarding and well-being strategies that align with the school's mission and vision.
- Strong dedication to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that all students feel valued, respected, and supported.
- Proven ability to maintain detailed, accurate, and confidential records, demonstrating outstanding attention to detail and compliance with safeguarding requirements.
- Fully support the school Mission, Vision and Motto.
- Have a Bachelor’s degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

**What we offer**:

- Highly motivated and engaged students who are driven to achieve and thrive in their educational journey.
- A strong and supportive school community, where collaboration and mutual respect are at the heart of everything we do.
- A learning-focused environment with a commitment to continuous professional growth and development for all staff members.
- Passionate, hardworking colleagues who are dedicated to delivering high-quality learning experiences, fostering student well-being, and enriching the lives of our students through a diverse range of programs.- The opportunity to live, work and travel in a unique, beautiful and fast-changing country.

**To apply, please follow the link**:
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**BISR believes very strongly in the role of the school in safeguarding children and young people. All staff, whatever their role in the school, will be required to undergo rigorous background checks before commencing employment.**

**For more information about the school please visit our website**:
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**About**British International School Riyadh**:
**British International School Riyadh**
- PO Box 85769, 2786 Ibrahim Mubarak, Said Ad Dusari Street 7693
- Riyadh
- 11612
- Saudi Arabia

+966 200 33963

The British International School Riyadh (BISR) is a prestigious institution renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and holistic development. Offering a dynamic, globally-minded education rooted in the British curriculum, BISR fosters a vibrant and inclusive learning environment where students thrive academically and personally. With state-of-the-art facilities and a dedicated team of educators, the school provides an enriching experience that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills, preparing students for success in an ever-evolving world.

A highly respected, not-for-profit educational institution with seven campuses across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, BISR serves nearly 3000 students aged 3-18 from over 90 nationalities, and is supported by 538 dedicated staff.

BISR leverages Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage. It encourages its diverse community and partnerships with service learning to inspire students to engage with complex global issues and develop as responsible global citizens.

Since 1979, the school has delivered high-quality education to the expatriate community. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and as a British School Overseas (BSO), with affiliations to leading educational organisations and exam boards.

BISR focuses on three core pillars: learning, well-being and enrichment, giving equal importance to each. Research indicates that happy students ar