Head of Department (English)

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAMS Education is seeking an enthusiastic and qualified English Head of Department (HOD) to drive the teaching and learning of English in our school. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in English, demonstrate excellent leadership skills, and be ready to contribute to the continuous professional development of our staff. Candidates with experience in the UK curriculum and an understanding of KHDA standards are preferred, with an immediate start expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent English communication skills.
• Understanding of KHDA school inspection framework.
• Minimum 1 year experience in similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Subject teaching and learning within the school.
• Manage and develop the department's strategic and operational development.
• Ensure provision of a balanced curriculum for pupils.

Skills

Leadership

English Communication

Education

M.A, B.Ed, or Ph.D. in English

Job description

We are hiring qualified, experienced and enthusiastic English HOD who can join immediately to our team. An ideal candidate should fulfil requirements listed under Qualification and Requirements.

Job Description

• To lead, manage and develop the provision of the Subject teaching and learning within the school and to ensure appropriate monitoring, analysis and evaluation.
• To lead the department’s strategic and operational development.
• To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support pupil progress.
• To be accountable for pupil progress and development within the subject area. To develop and enhance the teaching practices of teachers.
• To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils.
• Providing opportunities of enrichment for gifted & talented and students with special needs.
• Experience in Strategic Planning & actively contribute towards SEF, SIP.
• Experience teaching English in UK curriculum school
• Conducting professional development trainings.
• Ensuring continued innovation in the teaching of English.
• To manage and deploy teaching/support staff, and physical resources within the department effectively to support the department development plan.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• M.A, B.Ed/Ph.D. in English, certificate should be attested from UAE.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Minimum 1 year experience in similar role.
• Experience as English HOD is highly preferred.
• Understanding of KHDA school inspection framework.
• Good leadership skills.
• Candidates who can join immediately will be prefered.