Job Description

Pharo Secondary School Sheikh is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Student Affairs Officer to join our Student Life and Discipline Team. This individual will play a key role in shaping student behaviour, supporting student well-being, and fostering a vibrant, structured, and values-driven school environment. This is a highly collaborative and student-centred role that will require deep commitment to student development, dormitory oversight, extracurricular engagement, and communication with families. 

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Student Affairs Officer

Vice Principal

Sheikh, Somaliland

Fixed Term - One year (possibility of renewal)

Key Responsibilities:

Dormitory Management & Student Discipline

•      Supervise dormitories to ensure cleanliness, order, and adherence to routines.

•      Enforce punctual wake-up routines and support hygiene, including monitoring bathrooms and laundry areas.

•      Implement bed-making and dorm accountability systems.

•      Address and record disciplinary matters and promote positive student conduct.

•      Ensure proper mealtime supervision in the dining hall and maintain order during meals.

Student Development & Engagement

•      Mentor students and support their personal and leadership growth.

•      Organise and facilitate student clubs, extracurricular events, and leadership programmes.

•      Support student government and parliament initiatives, workshops, and community service activities.

•      Monitor attendance during study/prep time, morning classes, and general school hours, and address absences promptly.

Health & Well-being

•      Monitor student health conditions in dorms and refer cases to the health team.

•      Ensure that all students are attending classes unless excused for health or other valid reasons.

•      Support early detection of illness and prompt follow-up with the clinic or dormitory ward.

Record Keeping & Policy Implementation

•      Maintain accurate records of behavioural incidents, attendance, and student achievements.

•      Manage the school’s Behavioural Management System (BMS), tracking violations, sanctions, and communications with families.

•      Contribute to regular review and improvement of the Student Handbook and relevant school policies.

•      Maintain logs of parent/guardian communications and submit monthly reports.

Parent & Staff Communication

•      Communicate regularly with parents/guardians about student behaviour, progress, and concerns.

•      Work closely with teachers and administration to reinforce expectations and resolve disciplinary matters.

•      Attend staff and discipline meetings to contribute to strategic planning and student support.

Exam Support

•      Assist in the administration of Pearson Edexcel exams: registration, invigilation, and reporting.

•      Step in to lead exam processes in the absence of the Exam Officer.

General Duties

•      Submit weekly and monthly reports on student affairs, behaviour, and dormitory conditions.

•      Support with boarding duties as needed and perform any other responsibilities as assigned by the School Administration.

Experiences and Qualifications

•      Bachelor’s degree in education, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

•      Experience working with adolescents in an educational or residential setting is preferred.

•      Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

•      Ability to lead student programmes and enforce school policies fairly and consistently.

•      High level of integrity, discipline, and professional responsibility.

•      Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms)

Skills Required

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