Kings' School Al Barsha is seeking a Head of Vocational (BTEC) Studies to join our rapidly expanding school from August 2024.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Relevant academic qualifications and teaching certifications.
• Substantial experience in leading vocational education programs, with a strong emphasis on BTEC qualifications.
• Indepth knowledge of the British curriculum and examination systems.
• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and strategic planning abilities.
• A commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development:

• Lead the development and enhancement of the BTEC curriculum to ensure it meets the needs of Kings' students.
• Collaborate with the SEND coordinator, pastoral and academic leads, to identify and develop accessible pathways that meet the needs of future cohorts
• Integrate innovative teaching methodologies and technologies to enhance the effectiveness of vocational education.

Program Management:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of vocational courses, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards set by examination boards and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor and analyse BTEC performance data to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.
• Coordinate the standards verification process and ensure it meets the standards required by the relevant exam boards

Leadership and Team Management:

• Provide inspirational leadership to the vocational studies team (BTEC Sport BTEC Hospitality, BTEC Applied Science, BTEC Business), fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Conduct regular professional development sessions for vocational educators to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Quality Assurance:

• Establish and maintain robust quality assurance processes for vocational education, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular assessments of teaching and learning practices to uphold the Kings' standards of learning and teaching.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with industry partners to create meaningful work placements, internships, and apprenticeship opportunities for students.
• Foster positive relationships with parents, communicating the value of vocational education in preparing students for both higher education and the workforce.
• Work closely with the various pastoral teams and the SEND department to ensure the best by every child
• A verified passport copy
• Three satisfactory references
• Attestation of qualification certificates
• DBS/Police checks

About Kings' School Al Barsha
Kings' School Al Barsha is a school community like no other.

The school's vision and values embrace the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility and leadership, emotional awareness and participation in a wide variety of activities within and beyond the classroom.

We pride ourselves on being a launchpad for brilliance; providing each student with the support they need to excel in wherever their passions may lie.

Catering for students from Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form, following the National Curriculum for England, we look at the entirety of a child's learning journey; acting as their compass as they navigate their way through the challenges and successes that come with being a young person in the modern world.

About Kings' Education
Kings' Education is a renowned group of exceptional British schools in Dubai, U.A.E.

Beginning in 2004 with the opening of Kings' School Dubai, we have since grown to a family of three, welcoming Kings' School Al Barsha and Kings' School Nad Al Sheba to the group in 2014.

Kings' Education is proud to be a highly trusted provider of an exceptional education.

Our commitment to doing "The Best By Every Child" is widely recognised - and this is the mission that informs our work, day-in, day-out.

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