Deputy Head of Phase 2

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Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Jobs for women in the UAE Full time
Deputy Head of Phase 2 (Primary) & IB PYP Curriculum Coordinator at SISD

  • Administration
Listed On: 1 May 2023

Expires On: 1 June 2023

  • Dubai
  • Swiss International Scientific School Dubai (SISD) is seeking to hire a Deputy Head of Phase 2 (Primary) cum IB PYP Curriculum Coordinator, with a start date in August 2023.About SISD


The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.

Founded in 2015, our school currently welcomes more than 1800 students of more than 90 different nationalities on its cutting-edge campus, in the centre of Dubai.


From Pre-KG to Grade 12, SISD follows the full continuum International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in three streams focusing on personalized learning and the development of 21st century skills.

Students choose between the English with additional languages/STEAM stream or the bilingual English French/German streams.

We pride ourselves on being a fully accredited IB Continuum World School, offering the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Careers Programme (IB CP) and IB Diploma Programme (DP).


Our personalised international curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity and the support of a thriving international community.

Our state of the art, eco-friendly campus adjacent to Dubai creek, ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting and after school activities tailored to the personal needs and preferences of every student.


Job Title:
Deputy Head of Phase 2 (Primary) and IB PYP Curriculum Coordinator

Department:
Primary (Phase 2)

Start Date:
August 2023

Reports to:
Head of Phases 1 & 2

Job Scope:


The Deputy Head of Phase 2 (Academic) and PYP Coordinator is a key member of the Phase 1 & 2 Pedagogical Leadership Team and will take responsibility for the academic development of all Phase 1 & 2 students, including implementing, coordinating, leading, and ensuring effective curriculum planning, learning and teaching, assessment and wellbeing protocol.

He/She is expected to display the highest standards of professionalism in his/her teaching and in his/her relationships with colleagues and parents.

Main

Responsibilities:

This not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities.

The responsibilities outlined may be modified by the Head of Phases 1 & 2, upon mutual agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the role.


Leadership:

  • To work with the Head of Phases 1 & 2, School Counsellor, Deputy and Assistant Heads of Section, Deputy Head of School (Teaching & Learning) and Principal, to review, enhance and implement policy and procedure on student wellbeing.
  • To induct, support and mentor teachers new to the school and IB PYP
  • To support and equip middle leaders and PLT Coordinators to provide input and feedback on learning, teaching and assessment to all Phase 1 & 2 teachers.
  • To oversee continued development of all teaching and learning (including writing and implementation of curriculum initiatives) through training, mentoring, classroom observation, professional development, departmental meetings, targeted sessions etc.
  • To lead the school in the IB evaluation process through collaborative and shared responsibilities with PLT
  • To work closely with the school community to ensure PYP continuity and the effective implementation of the IB learner profile.

Communication:

  • To be an active part of the PLT and provide feedback about the progress and development of the IB PYP curriculum
  • To update and inform the Principal, Deputy Head of Whole School (Teaching & Learning) and Head of Phase 1 & 2 of PYP curriculum developments
  • To maintain communication between the school, IBO and other PYP schools
  • To ensure information about the PYP curriculum is disseminated clearly and effectively to all members of Phase 1 & 2, including access to My IB and new published PYP curriculum documents
  • To support and equip PLT Assistant Heads to deliver parent meetings and workshop opportunities to promote student wellbeing and IB PYP curriculum knowledge and understanding
  • To attend coordination and development meetings with IB Curriculum Coordinators from Secondary, sharing best practice and ensuring consistent and continuous implementation of the curriculum
  • To collaborate with the Head of Phase 1 & 2, Heads of department, Grade and Subject Coordinators, Principal, Deputy Head of Whole School (Teaching & Learning) and Head of Operations in determining curriculum resources
  • To ensure that PYP teachers keep longrange plans for the PYP curriculum up to date
  • To collaborate in the preparation and submission of any documentation required in advance of KHDA/DSIB and CIS inspections

Professional Development:

  • In collaboration with the Head of

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