Head of Middle School

4 days ago


UAE, United Arab Emirates Safa Community School Full time

We were rated 'Outstanding' by KHDA and BSO and won the Happiest School in the UAE in 2023. In 2019, our school was honoured with the title of 'Best New School in the UAE'; in 2021, we were not only shortlisted as a finalist for 'Most Loved' and 'Happiest' but also secured the award for 'Best Value Added' among schools in the UAE for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Safa Community School is an all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,400 on roll. We pride ourselves on our high standards across all aspects of school life. This includes high academic progress and a wide variety of extra-curricular success

Safa Community School is seeking to appoint an outstanding, talented and visionary Head of Middle School (Key Stage 3) Mathematics. The successful applicant will have a proven record of success as a teacher and will be able to demonstrate that they have improved outcomes (primarily academic) for students.

We are looking to appoint a teacher with the passion and commitment to promote and develop an outstanding Mathematics department. The Head of Middle School Mathematics will also be responsible for all DSIB Inspection preparation and readiness. This is an exciting time to join SCS.

The school has proven GCSE and A-Levels results over the past five years. The school’s GCSE Value Added is +1.8 grades per child. A brief summary of the school performance is listed below:
English +2.2 grades per child

Mathematics +1.6 grades per child

Science +1.6 grades per child

**What can SCS offer?**:

- the ability to develop and grow within the Secondary School;
- the opportunity to be innovative and to develop new educational procedures and student experiences;
- the ability to develop a significantly broad portfolio;
- an exciting, challenging and stimulating place to work in a friendly and welcoming environment.

**Who/what is SCS looking for?**:

- **_ Will hold relevant qualifications._**:

- **_ Must have vast experience teaching in British Curriculum schools._**:

- Excellent leadership potential, strong management and communication skills are demonstrable through your present role.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Creating and delivering departmental improvement plans.
- Experience in working with and analysing data.
- The ability to communicate a clear vision for improving standards within the department;
- A capacity for hard work and resilience; and a belief that this is at the core of success;
- A creative thinker with the ability and determination to secure high-quality outcomes for all students;
- An exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner;
- Demonstrable ability to lead, inspire and motivate others;
- Readiness for meeting the high expectations in Dubai with enthusiasm;
- A leader who places the well-being of all students first.

**Note**:
**Application Process**:

- Submit a full resume / CV.
- Submit a covering letter of no more than two A4 pages.
- **_ A demonstration lesson will be required._**_
Important Note:_**

**_ Safa Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment._**

The parent body is largely Expats with around 35% from the UK. The school has established a reputation for being a friendly, warm and community-orientated school where staff, parents and students have positive relationships.

Staff are experienced, and the school offers enormous promotion and professional development opportunities due to its rapid growth and philosophy to further the careers of all staff. Facilities are outstanding and the new buildings allow staff to work in light, large and purpose-built facilities. The school boasts a number of science labs, DT and art specialist rooms, a music facility, a large theatre, and extensive sports facilities. Secondary classrooms are modern, bright, and airy.

Value Added Results are exceptional in external examinations. The school offers GCSEs, IGCSE's, A-Levels, International A-Levels, and BTECs.



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