Deputy Head of Prep School; Pastoral

The School

At Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City, we proudly extend the distinguished legacy of Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet, one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated academic institutions. Founded on centuries of tradition and intellectual rigor, our branch schools uphold an uncompromising commitment to academic excellence, character formation, and cultural enrichment.

Our vision is to cultivate dynamic, world‑class learning environments where the next generation of confident, able, and responsible young people are shaped. We challenge our students to think independently, lead with purpose, and embrace a global perspective, all within a community that values tradition, discipline, and innovation. By blending the timeless values of our founding school with the opportunities of a rapidly evolving world, we ignite curiosity, inspire ambition, and prepare our students to make meaningful contributions to society, as scholars, leaders, and changemakers.

We are seeking a compassionate, strategic, and inspiring leader to serve as Deputy Head of Prep School (Pastoral) at Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai Sports City.

The successful candidate will lead the school’s pastoral care strategy, ensuring the highest standards of student wellbeing, personal development, and safeguarding. A central aspect of the role will be the leadership and development of the QE House Programme, embedding it as the cornerstone of student life and character education across the Prep School. You will work closely with staff, students, and families to cultivate a nurturing, inclusive, and values‑led school culture, fully aligned with the National Curriculum for England and the ethos of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools.

Your work will empower students to thrive both personally and socially, becoming confident, able and responsible young people. As a key member of the founding senior leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision of the Prep School in line with the overarching mission of Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools, upholding the values and legacy of our founding institution, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet.

Job Title:
Deputy Head of Prep School (Pastoral)

Reporting to:
Head of Prep School

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive, values‑driven pastoral care strategy that champions student wellbeing, personal growth, and safeguarding excellence across the Prep School.
• Champion the integration of Emirati culture, heritage, and values within the school’s pastoral framework, ensuring that all students, particularly Emirati nationals, feel a deep sense of cultural pride, belonging, and representation within the school community.
• Oversee the design and implementation of school‑wide policies related to behaviour and student welfare, ensuring alignment with the school’s mission and the highest standards of pastoral care.
• Cultivate a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusivity, where every student feels known, supported, and empowered to thrive.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Prep and Deputy Head of Prep (Academic) to ensure that pastoral provision is seamlessly integrated into the broader educational experience.
• Serve as the Prep School’s Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring full compliance with both local and accrediting body safeguarding frameworks and leading a culture of vigilance and care.

• Oversee the emotional, social, and behavioural development of all students, ensuring proactive systems of support are in place to meet individual and group needs.
• Lead on the monitoring and improvement of attendance and punctuality, devising intervention plans to address emerging concerns.
• Provide compassionate and strategic guidance to students facing challenges, including conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and peer dynamics.
• Design and implement a rich programme of character education, mental‑health awareness, and resilience‑building, aligned with the QE House Programme and whole‑school pastoral vision.
• Champion student voice and wellbeing, leading initiatives that celebrate achievement, build…