Head of Art

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Academies in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced art teacher to join our international school community. You will plan lessons to deliver outstanding progress, create a positive learning climate, and align with the English National Curriculum and UAE regulations.

The role requires a minimum of 6 years teaching Art, UK secondary level experience, and the ability to support students for whom English is not their first language. Commitment to safeguarding and high standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and PGCE Education certification.
• Experience teaching Art and English National Curriculum.
• Experience teaching UK secondary level is essential; international school experience an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Teach allocated students by planning lessons to achieve outstanding progression of learning.
• Create a climate conducive to outstanding Learning and Teaching.
• Identify learning objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks that challenge students and maintain high interest.
• Set high expectations and build on prior attainment.

Skills

Art teaching

English teaching

International education

Education

Bachelor degree

PGCE Education

Job description

Main Duties

Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy s improvement plan and self-evaluation form Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations Comply with the academy s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal Engage in annual training linked to child protection safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management Comply with the academy s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID lanyard Comply with the academy s computer Acceptable Use Policy AUP at all times Attend all staff briefings Sign out and sign in at relevant academy reception if off site at any point during the normal working day

Specific Duties

Teach allocated students by planning their teaching to achieve outstanding progression of learning through Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching Identifying clear learning objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest Setting appropriate and demanding expectations Setting clear targets building on prior attainment

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree and certification in PGCE Education.
• Teaching experience at UK secondary level is essential, experience in an international school is an advantage.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 6 years experience in teaching Art
• Strong experience teaching English National Curriculum.
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of English curriculum and latest developments.
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance

Personal/ Leadership Qualities

• Commitment to the ideals of international education.
• Ability to prioritize projects and tasks,
• Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment.
• Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision making.
• Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.