Assistant Principal - Primary

Client of Worldteachers

The Assistant Principal Pastoral (Primary Phase) provides strategic and operational leadership for pastoral care across the primary school. The post holder will lead on areas including safeguarding, behaviour, wellbeing, and school events, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment in which all students can succeed.

Working closely with the Head of Primary, and leaders across the whole-through school, the Assistant Principal will contribute to whole-school development including curriculum design while maintaining a strong focus on student wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Safeguarding and Child Protection

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the Primary Phase (or Deputy DSL as appropriate)
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures meet ADEK, UAE, and international best-practice requirements
• Lead safeguarding training for staff and ensure consistent implementation
• Manage concerns, referrals, and records with confidentiality and professionalism
• Liaise with external agencies, parents, and senior leaders as required

Behaviour and Wellbeing

• Lead and implement the Primary Behaviour Policy, promoting positive behaviour and high expectations
• Support staff with behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches
• Monitor behaviour data, identifying trends and implementing targeted interventions
• Promote pupil wellbeing, emotional regulation, and resilience
• Support children with additional pastoral or social-emotional needs

Pastoral Leadership

• Provide leadership and line management to pastoral staff, including phase leaders, SEN, and wellbeing teams as appropriate
• Support class teachers in managing pastoral concerns and parental communication
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and families
• Ensure consistent pastoral practices across all primary year groups

Strategic and Whole-School Contribution

• Contribute to the school s strategic development plan, particularly in pastoral care and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with secondary colleagues to ensure continuity across phases
• Support inspection processes, including self-evaluation and quality assurance
• Undertake additional leadership responsibilities as directed by the Head of Primary