Head of Primary

2 weeks ago

United Arab Emirates Aldar Education Full time

Aldar Education are currently seeking several inspirational school leaders for various
Head of Primary positions in the UAE, commencing
Academic Year , due to planned current and future expansion.

Aldar Education are the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities, Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice. We educate over 32,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Northern Emirates. As we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group.


This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi's leading school group.


RESPONSIBILITIES

A Strategic direction and development of the department

  • Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the school's vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning
  • Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and longterm plans for the development of department
  • Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students
  • Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing
  • Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students

Teaching and learning

  • Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs
  • Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement
  • Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour
  • Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning
  • Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school's CAS Programme and after school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses

Leading and managing staff

  • Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy
  • Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards
  • Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning

Managing resources

  • Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
  • Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department's Resource and CapEx budgets
  • Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy
  • Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health & Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times

Other duties and responsibilities

  • Contribute to the school's CAS Programme by leading/supporting one afterschool activity each term, including leadership of Model United Nations (MUN)
  • To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students
  • Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota
  • Cover for absent colleagues
  • Invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Principal

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience

  • A minimum of 6 years' experience in education
  • Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

  • Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
  • A high level of professionalism and consideration of the wellbeing of children
  • Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities
  • Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, age and ethnic background
  • A positive and solutionfocused attitude to working life
  • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

What We Offer
Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE.

We educate over 32,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders.

We offer an attractive remuneration package including

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