Head of English

2 weeks ago

Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Wellington Academy - Dubai Silicon Oasis Full time

We are looking for an outstanding Head of English to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis from September 2024.

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is committed to personalised learning; every child’s journey is different - from the moment a child steps into our school until the day they graduate. Our school provides a progression from the Early Years Nursery into the Foundation Stage, through to an enriched and developed Primary and Secondary National Curriculum for England offering. Our students leave WSO with the widest range of qualification pathways in the UAE and a remarkable 97% of our graduates are currently pursuing higher education at globally renowned universities.

The Foundation Stage at Wellington Academy has been rated Outstanding by the KHDA for ten consecutive years providing an engaging, supportive and empowering environment for our youngest students.

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis has an award winning Physical Education department boasting an extensive range of sports facilities and opportunities taught by specialist teachers before, during and after school, including Football, Rugby, Tennis, Basketball, Cricket, Netball, Rounders and Swimming.

GEMS Wellington Academy Silicon Oasis is the Centre of Excellence for Performance and Theatre Tech is a beacon of excellence internationally - partnered with both UDO, URDANG International and West End Stage London.

At WSO, we offer a sixth pathway, introducing students to ASDAN International Awards and short courses. ASDAN provides a holistic and adaptable education with hands-on, experiential learning, reflecting our commitment to meet the diverse needs and aspirations of every student.

At WSO, we take immense pride in our students’ remarkable achievements, which are a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence. With a 97% A-Level pass rate, including an impressive 41% achieving A*-B grades, our students consistently excel in their academic pursuits. Additionally, our IB Diploma Programme graduates boast an outstanding 92% pass rate, with 11% of our students achieving an exceptional score of 40 or more.

Our dedication to providing diverse pathways to success is reflected in our 100% BTEC pass rate, with an outstanding 81% of all grades at distinction level

**Successful applicants will have**:

- Proven experience of leading a successful English Department
- Willingness to embrace IB Philosophy
- The ability to share your outstanding practice
- A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
- Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents

**As a teacher at a GEMS School you can expect**:

- Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn in a positive environment
- The opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues
- Excellent professional development and guidance
- A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its students

**Please note**:
Date and location will be confirmed upon successful invitation to interview - please state your preferred location (London or Manchester) to interview in your covering letter. This will be a closed event and by invitation only.

**All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including**:
Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis (WSO) is a distinctive and special place where children feel valued and imagination is very much alive. They encourage the various talents of their students in order to ensure that they all develop a confidence and independence that is recognised by everyone who meets them.

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon OASIS opened in 2011 and is a Premium British School in a prestigious area of Dubai. WSO provides a progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage through an enriched and developed National Curriculum for England into personalised qualification pathways, incorporating IGCSE, GCSE, IB, A’ Level and BTEC, WSO looks to cultivate a spirit of cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect whilst encouraging individual students to feel that their unique contribution is valued.

Offering world-class facilities, WSO places special emphasis on blended learning and the integration of technology into the curriculum, in keeping with the educational rationale of the Academy and the vision of the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority. As children mature, they are able to scrutinize their academic progress and build a precise picture of each child’s potential; this allows them to reward a child’s hard work over a period of time and brings Early Years Foundation and more senior curricula much closer together, acknowledging that GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis is very much one Academy.

At WSO, the key objective is to equip students for the

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