Head of World Languages

2 weeks ago


UAE, United Arab Emirates Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi Full time

At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success - whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.

We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries, our 84 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.

**About the School**

Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and began to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. Our mission is to help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience, global awareness, and be team players.

**The Role**

**About You**

You will be a teacher / leader who is passionate about their profession and seeks continuous improvement. You will have a positive mindset and will always do your very best for students, for parents and for colleagues.

You will be an excellent communicator who will work well with all members of the community. You will have a strong focus on being the best teacher you can be and will also participate fully in the extra-curricular aspects of school life. You will be responsible for encouraging and developing further our culture of inspiration, enjoyment and success. Keen to collaborate and share your expertise, you will have good interpersonal skills and the ability and confidence to build strong working relationships. The flexibility and open-mindedness required to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international environment are essential.

**Job Purpose**

The Head of World Languages has responsibility for leading their team of teachers to ensure the best possible learning experience and outcomes for all students.

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, you will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:

- Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
- Engage and motivate students;
- Continually strive to develop the quality of students’ learning;
- Use the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school's aspirations and priorities;
- Contribute to the school improvement / development planning and promote the learning priorities of the school SDP;
- Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.

**Qualifications/Training**
- Qualified Teacher Status

**Experience/Knowledge**
- Experience of delivering a World Languages Curriculum, UK National Curriculum and IGCSE.
- Qualified to degree level or above
- Proven track record with at least two years’ teaching experience
- Proven record of effectiveness & success
- Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage children and enable them to perform highly
- Excellent and appropriate relationships with young people
- Working in partnership with parents
- Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricular to engage
- children and enable them to perform highly

**Selection Process**

**Safeguarding**

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.



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