Dean of Student Life
On-site · Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Job Summary
Dean of Student Life is a senior leadership role at Heritage International School, focusing on student culture, wellbeing, behaviour systems, leadership development, and student engagement. The role collaborates with the Head of School, Principals, and families to shape a Christ-centered school culture where students are known, supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow. Responsibilities include school-wide student culture and behaviour systems, student well-being and pastoral support, student leadership development, house systems and school spirit initiatives, student life and enrichment programming, and coordination of athletics and student support services. The candidate should be a committed follower of Christ, possess educational leadership or related experience, be relational and collaborative, and excel in conflict resolution, mentoring, and restorative practices in an international school setting.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred
- Minimum five years of teaching experience
- Previous leadership experience in student life, pastoral care, or administration preferred
- International school experience preferred
- Be a committed follower of Christ with a strong personal faith
- Be relational, approachable, and highly collaborative
- Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents
- Be skilled in conflict resolution, mentoring, and restorative practices
- Thrive in an international and cross-cultural environment
- Have a passion for building healthy school culture and student belonging
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