Upper Elementary Coordinator

Aldar Education is currently seeking a high-performing Upper Elementary
Coordinator for an August 2024 start. The vacancy is in ADNOC School –
Elementary Campus, Madinat Zayed, Western Region Abu Dhabi, UAE.

ADNOC Schools are Massachusetts State Curriculum schools with superb
facilities in Abu Dhabi City and the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate. The
Massachusetts Curriculum is one of the most highly regarded and successful
curricula in the United States, closely linked to prestigious higher
education institutions such as Harvard University and the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology. Graduates of ADNOC Schools receive the American High
School Diploma - the standard entry qualification for US colleges and
universities. 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.

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and
ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of
the region.

*Responsibilities:

• Support middle/senior leaders in promoting and developing a vision for the

future of the school; demonstrating inspirational leadership and
creativity

• Play a significant role in the school improvement planning process, taking

account of the agreed priorities of the school, and reflecting
specifically on personal areas of responsibility

• Contribute to the identification of key areas of strength and weakness in

the school with detailed reflection on day-to-day working knowledge of the
school's policies and practices

• Develop and enhance a culture of teamwork, in which the views of members

of the school community are valued and taken into account

• Contribute to the self-evaluation of the school
• Maintain a high profile as an example of best and leading practices within

the classroom and foster the high expectations to which the school
aspires.

• To lead, develop, and monitor whole school assessment in conjunction with

middle/senior colleagues.

• Carry out regular Teaching & Learning reviews to include, lesson

observations, work/mark book scrutiny, learning walks, and
progress/attainment scrutiny

• Share responsibility for the analysis of key school performance data, to

ensure priorities are appropriate and improvement in standards is
promoted.

• Oversee the development of effective timetabling, which meets and responds

to the needs of students within the statutory frameworks and the resources
available.

• Coach and develop staff to maximize impact on effective teaching and

learning.

• Through liaison and guidance, work closely with curriculum leaders to

ensure the best learning opportunities for children.

• Include students to further enhance their learning opportunities and

personal development.

• Support the target-setting process, including statutory procedures and

targets for individuals and groups throughout the school.

• Implement strategies to promote high standards of behavior.
• Seek to develop and enhance a broad and rich curriculum that meets the

needs of the range of students in the school.

• Monitor and evaluate outcomes achieved from classroom practice.
• Take a leading role in the development of quality and manageable

assessment practice throughout the school.

• Lead the development of a core subject throughout the school to ensure

high-quality teaching which supports high standards.

• To demonstrate a commitment to positive behavior management throughout the

school acting as a restorative practice facilitator.

• Contribute to the creation of a positive school ethos, in which every

individual is treated with dignity and respect, and promote safeguarding
to ensure the welfare of children and young people is paramount.

• Make a distinctive contribution to the wider school team and continue

development to aid the transition through the phases.

• Contribute to the development of collaborative approaches to learning

within the school and beyond.

• Work in collaboration with the High

School Coordinator to aid the transition from Cycle 1 to Cycle 2

• Monitor the effectiveness of colleagues' teaching and wider professional

impact in line with the performance management policy and procedures.

• Support the recruitment, induction, and retention process for all new

staff.

• Lead, manage, and organize meetings as appropriate in support of the

school's aims.

• Set high expectations for your performance and that of others.
• Engage in relevant professional development activity, as necessary.
• Quality assures summative assessments and ensures results are entered

accurately and reliably

• To ensure students' progress is measured against UAE curriculum

standards

• To ensure students' attainment is measured against external, national,

and international benchmarking to improve teaching and learning (CPAA /
MAP)

• To use data analysis to monitor students' progress and to identify gaps

in learning

• Identify underachieving students who should be targeted for intervention

and support

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the delegated areas of responsibility

to ensure the school meets statutory requirements in a highly effective
and efficient manner.

• Carry out any other reasonable tasks requested by the principal.

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