Head of Secondary

Al Ain Educational LLC

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 240,000 - 360,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years

Highly competitive tax-free salary

Job summary

Al Ain Educational LLC is seeking a Head of Secondary for The Sheikh Zayed Academy for Boys in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate will lead academic quality, ensure curriculum alignment with Massachusetts standards, and support both faculty and students. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree and PGCE or equivalent, with at least 3 years teaching experience and 1 year in a senior leadership role. We offer a renewable fixed-term contract for 2 years with a highly competitive tax-free salary.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years teaching experience.
At least 1 year in a senior leadership role.
Clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

Responsibilities

Oversee effective delivery of classroom instruction in Secondary School.
Ensure curriculum alignment with national and international standards.
Promote school vision and values across the secondary phase.
Lead quality of teaching and assessment, including external benchmarks.
Collaborate with teams to enhance student learning experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Data Analysis

Communication

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject

PGCE or equivalent qualification in Education

Job description

The Sheikh Zayed Private Academies are leading US-curriculum schools in Abu Dhabi, delivering outstanding education for students from Pre-KG to Grade 12. The schools’ reputations for high quality education, outstanding facilities, and innovative use of technology are well established in the UAE.

The Sheikh Zayed Academy for Boys is looking to appoint a Head of Secondary to join our dedicated and talented leadership team. The Head of Secondary will play a significant role in shaping the vision and facilitating the success of the Secondary School and its student and faculty population. The role is responsible for overseeing the effective delivery of classroom instruction across the Secondary School, ensuring that the curriculum is correctly delivered under national guidelines and international accreditation standards.

Role Overview

Promote, model and embed the school’s vision and values, ensuring they are clearly articulated and reflected across the secondary phase.
Lead the quality of teaching, learning and assessment across the Secondary School, including mandated external assessments (e.g., MAP, AP and other international benchmarks).
Drive the effective use of data to evaluate school performance, teacher effectiveness, and student outcomes across middle and high school grades.
Ensure that the curriculum is planned, delivered, and continuously reviewed in alignment with Massachusetts standards and prepares students for external examinations and post-secondary pathways.
Liaise with the Inclusion Team to strengthen provision for students with additional learning requirements across the Secondary phase.
Collaborate with the Digital Innovation Team to embed technology in ways that extend and deepen students’ learning experiences.
Lead communication across the Secondary School to ensure all middle leaders, teachers, and support staff are aligned with the school’s vision and strategic priorities.
Oversee consistent approaches to communication with parents in line with school policy and expectations.
Chair and participate in regular meetings with the Secondary leadership and faculty teams to drive continuous improvement.
Promote the wellbeing and professional growth of Secondary staff, ensuring that training needs are identified, addressed, and evaluated for impact.
Oversee the provision of assemblies, extracurricular activities (ECAs), enrichment programmes, educational trips, and key school events across the Secondary School.
Ensure SZPA policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are consistently upheld by all Secondary staff.
As a member of the academic leadership team, lead the preparation and successful completion of reaccreditations for CIS and NEASC.
Maintain yearly updates of the SDP (School Development Plan) and ensure the Secondary School is fully prepared for ADEK Irtiqaa inspections.

If you would like to apply for this position, please submit the application form and your CV along with a letter of application outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.

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