Primary Deputy Headteacher of Student Achievement

3 weeks 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.

Currently, we are in search of a dynamic, enthusiastic and passionate Primary Headteacher of Student Achievement to join our highly accomplished Primary Leadership Team.

**_‘The Primary Deputy Headteacher of Student Achievement will track and monitor students progress and attainment of the foundation stage and the primary phase._**

In summary, the professional responsibilities of the post are:
**Aims of the Post**:
Developing and improving the quality of education offered to the pupils in the school through the promotion of the highest possible standards of education, equality of opportunity, and an environment that is conducive to excellence.

Ensuring SCS delivers a highly innovative and effective curriculum aligned with UAE objectives and the UK curriculum.

Have overall responsibility for the leadership and development of learning and teaching, curriculum and monitoring and coordination of all aspects of student academic progress and attainment.

**Job Purpose**:

- To provide strong leadership that results in authentic, rigorous and disciplined first-class teaching and learning opportunities for students and staff.
- To raise academic standards and to hold each staff member and department accountable.
- To instigate and develop an innovative approach to teaching and learning that will stimulate all students to achieve their full potential.
- To manage a sizeable academic staff contingent and to motivate innovation and excellence in all areas of academic endeavour.
- To lead with other SLT members and to establish an authentic and rigorous academic culture.
- Research and implement current best practices internationally
- Provide or coordinate opportunities for academic enhancement and support
- Manage, mentor, and optimise the academic team

**Curriculum Development**:
Ensure that innovative and appropriate approaches to learning are made available to students. Evaluate national and international initiatives to promote learning and incorporate appropriate elements into SCS strategy for teaching and learning. Ensure that the statutory requirements of the national curriculum are met. Monitor and evaluate progress towards meeting student achievement target
- Support the delivery of a stimulating, innovative and responsive curriculum that will further develop the creativity, analytical thinking and academic achievement of pupils;

**General Responsibilities**:

- To monitor standards of teaching and learning within departments to ensure the highest quality of provision and learning for all pupils;
- To cultivate and develop departmental self-review to ensure good progress in standards of teaching and learning;
- To keep up-to-date with educational reform and policy by ensuring awareness of education initiatives and their usefulness;
- To inform and liaise with the Head and, where necessary, present information regarding new developments to staff and curriculum leads
- To oversee the formulation of curriculum action plans (reviews and updates);

**Communication**:

- Prepare agendas for and chair meetings.
- To support effective communication by forwarding minutes and conclusions of meetings and any other documentation or memos to the relevant staff.
- Prepare analytical reports on student achievement to ensure the HOS and other stakeholders are fully informed and updated on all aspects above.
- Keep parents and staff updated and informed.

**Professional Development**:

- To provide or organise INSET training for the department staff (teaching and non-teaching) as appropriate.
- To have day-to-day responsibility for the monitoring, supporting and assessing staff.
- To identify development opportunities for staff within the department and through external agencies or courses.
- To delegate tasks in a way that maximises the use of available talent, experience and enthusiasm and provides development opportunities for all staff.
- To use the Performance Management cycle to enhance colleagues' professional development aspirations.

**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 e

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