Head of Middle School- Internatioanal School

2 months ago

UAE, United Arab Emirates Victoria International School of Sharjah Full time

The VISS Group of Schools is seeking a **Head of Middle School** to join our leadership team at the VISS Al Tawuun campus.

VISS is Australian curriculum school partnering with the government of Sharjah, under the direction of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and in collaboration with the Victorian government in Australia,

The Head of Middle School will be responsible for the management of the academic programs, student well-being and overall operations of the Middle school, they will work directly with the Head of Junior and Senior school, Executive Principal, and the Director of Schools on the overall strategic direction of the school.

VISS is a premium Not-for-Profit International School Group in the United Arab Emirates, providing a quality Australian curriculum education to a diverse international community for over 15 years at our VISS -Tawuun campus.

The school offers the highly regarded VISS education model encompassing the best of the Australian curriculum adapted for our local UAE context. The schools within the VISS Group offer authentic education and cultural opportunities to our local and international communities.

VISS offers many exciting experiences and opportunities both professionally and personally celebrating Emirati, Australian, and international culture, and traditions. The Head of Middle school will work as part of the Al Tawuun campus SLT and wider Executive leadership of the VISS Group with the overall strategic direction of the school. The school operates on a 4-Day work week (Monday to Thursday)

**Our VISS Values**: Learning, Excellence, Diversity, Community, Integrity

For information about the VISS Schools Group

The Head of Middle School plays a pivotal role in overseeing the management of the academic programs, student well-being, setting budgets, hiring staff and overall day-to-day operations within the VISS Al Tawuun campus.

The Head of Middle school will be an active member of the Executive leadership team and will work directly with the Head of Junior School (Pre-Kg to Grade 5), Head of Senior School (Grades 10-12), the Executive Principal, and the Director of Schools on the overall strategic direction of the school.

From August 2023, Victoria International School of Sharjah - Al Tawuun will transition from the existing Secondary School Grade 7-12 structure to:

- ** Grades Pre-Kg to Grade 5: Junior School**:

- ** Grades 6-9: Middle School**:

- ** Grades 10-12 Senior School
In the transitional phase, the Head of Middle school work with a team to lead and manage the change and implementation of the new structure within the school, working closely with all stakeholders, including leadership, staff, students, and parents.

In exercising this responsibility, the Head of Middle school will have the authority to make day-to-day decisions related to the efficient and safe running of the school and report directly to the Executive Principal.

**THE PROCESS**:
Given the VISS Group operates in an Middle Eastern environment, it is important to contextualise your responses to specific context.

**PHASE ONE**:

- Application made to the school
- Closing date Thursday 20 April, 2023

**PHASE TWO**:
**PHASE THREE**:

- Face to face or Virtual interview week of 1-5 May, 2023
- 20 minute presentation (optional)
- Panel interview with a minimum of two people.
- Key selection Criteria from AITSL standards used as the basis for interview questions

**PHASE FOUR**:
**PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Educational qualification required
- Bachelor’s degree minimum, Masters preferred
- Experience in a senior educational leader - Head of School, Deputy Principal, etc.
- Current registration with an education body preferred (ie VIT, QTS etc)
- Management experience essential
- Australian or IB curriculum an advantage

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