Lead a whole system wellbeing and safeguarding culture in a dynamic K–12 international environment.
Vinschool is seeking an experienced Pastoral Care Director to lead and develop a comprehensive pastoral and wellbeing framework across our school system.
This role is central to ensuring that student wellbeing, safeguarding, and character development are embedded into the fabric of school life — not treated as parallel structures, but as core pillars of the educational experience.
The Role
The Pastoral Care Director will design and oversee Vinschool’s whole- system pastoral strategy, ensuring alignment across safeguarding policies, wellbeing frameworks, behaviour systems, and student support services.
You will work closely with school leaders, counsellors, safeguarding officers, and teaching teams to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and developmentally responsive learning environment across all campuses.
Key Responsibilities
Advise on and manage complex student cases with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement.
Lead the development and implementation of whole- system pastoral and safeguarding policies.
Collaborate with academic and senior leadership teams to integrate wellbeing into curriculum, culture, and daily practice.
Provide strategic guidance and professional development to pastoral leaders, Heads of Year, and safeguarding teams.
Ensure alignment with international safeguarding standards and best practices.
Oversee wellbeing systems, student support structures, and behaviour frameworks.
We Are Seeking a Leader Who
Demonstrates deep expertise in safeguarding, child protection, and student wellbeing systems.
Brings calm authority, sound judgement, and systems thinking to student care.
Has successfully led whole- school or multi- campus pastoral or student services departments.
Communicates with confidence and clarity across cultures and leadership levels.
Brings significant experience in pastoral leadership within international K–12 schools.
Understands inclusive education and culturally diverse school communities.
Qualifications & Experience
Strong working knowledge of international safeguarding standards.
Experience in culturally diverse and complex school environments.
Extensive leadership experience in international K–12 settings.
A relevant degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling, or a related field.
What We Offer
A professional, mission- driven, and internationally minded school environment.
The opportunity to shape and embed a whole- system pastoral framework.
A competitive international compensation package.
A senior leadership role within one of Vietnam’s largest and most forward- thinking education systems.
Safeguarding and Student Welfare: Vinschool is committed to maintaining high safeguarding standards and ensuring the welfare of all students and staff. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity checks, qualification verifications, and criminal record checks.
If you are committed to building school cultures where students feel safe, supported, and known, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
