Head of Student Support Services
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About the Role
This is a British international school in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, offering a Cambridge-based curriculum from Early Years through Lower Secondary. Positioned as the.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Special Student Support Department
- Oversee identification, assessment, and support plans for students with additional learning needs
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education and relevant regulatory requirements
- Supervise and support SSSD teachers, specialists, and support staff
- Monitor student progress and the effectiveness of intervention programmes
- Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and parents to promote inclusive education practices
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and reporting requirements
- Provide professional development and guidance to staff on inclusive education practices
Requirements
- Experience in leading and managing a Student Support Department
- Knowledge of identification, assessment, and support plans for students with additional learning needs
- Familiarity with Ministry of Education and regulatory requirements
- Experience in inclusive education practices
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School Overview
- This is a British international school in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, offering a Cambridge based curriculum from Early Years through Lower Secondary.
- Positioned as the region's first inclusive international school, it emphasizes diversity, personalised learning, and student wellbeing.
- The school is accredited through Cambridge and Cognia.
Position Summary
- The Head of SSSD will lead and oversee the school's Student Support Department, ensuring high quality provision for students with additional learning needs.
- The role includes strategic leadership, compliance, staff management, programme development, and collaboration with parents and teachers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Special Student Support Department.
- Oversee identification, assessment, and support plans for students with additional learning needs.
- Ensure compliance with Ministry of Education and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Supervise and support SSSD teachers, specialists, and support staff.
- Monitor student progress and the effectiveness of intervention programmes.
- Collaborate with school leadership, teachers, and parents to promote inclusive education practices.
- Manage departmental budgets, resources, and reporting requirements.
- Provide professional development and guidance to staff on inclusive education practices.
Life in Dhahran
- Offers expatriates a comfortable and well connected lifestyle with modern amenities, international communities, beaches, cafés, and shopping.
- Nearby Bahrain is easily reached via the King Fahd Causeway for weekend trips.
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