Head of Senior School

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Sharjah, UAE is seeking a Head of Senior School to implement educational strategies and manage the school's curriculum. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of leadership experience in an educational setting, a relevant postgraduate degree, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include overseeing student discipline, managing budgets, and ensuring high curricular standards. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student success and school culture.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years as a school leader/administrator in the capacity of a Supervisor or above.
• Post-graduation degree in subject taught.
• Professional qualification of a B.Ed.
• Familiarity with curriculum and school inspection.
• Excellent communication skills and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Shape and implement the educational strategy for the section.
• Responsible for student discipline and pastoral care.
• Ensure the curriculum meets standards.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching duties.
• Monitor Teaching and Learning of Students.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Effective Communication

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Influence and Negotiation

Leading and Developing Others

Delivering Results

Education

Master / Bachelor of Arts or Science + Bachelor of Education

Job description

Head of Senior School Jobs in Sharjah, UAE

Job Description

Responsibilities:

We are looking to appoint a Head of Senior School to work towards shaping and implementing the educational strategy for the section and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

• Be responsible for student discipline and pastoral care, liaise with Administration, form tutors, parents and subject teachers as necessary.
• Liaise with the Registrar regarding new students needs, induction procedures, admission testing etc.
• Ensure provision of support classes / activity programme, educational trips, assemblies, Sports day, Prize day.
• Assist with Parent-Teacher meetings, Charity drives, GEMS initiatives, and other major school events.
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the standards and content required by CBSE and KHDA.
• Work with the Supervisors, HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity & progression in terms of the school curriculum.
• Chair meetings & committees as required.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Spearhead the Student Council.
• Monitoring of Teaching and Learning of Students.
• Monitor preparations and outcomes of Board Exams.
• Ensure student registration for CBSE in the section
• Work with career counsellor for career guidance for senior students such as SAT, TOEFL, to name a few.

Skills

This exciting opportunity requires the following key competencies and skills and these will be assessed during the internal recruitment process:

• Strategic Thinking
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Influence and Negotiation
• Leading and Developing Others
• Delivering Results

To be considered for this appointment: You will have the following skills and experience:

• A minimum experience of 5 years as a school leader/administrator in the capacity of a Supervisor or above within the secondary section.
• The minimum educational qualification must be a post-graduation degree in subject taught.
• Professional qualification of a B.Ed.
• Familiarity with the curriculum vis-à-vis the post along with inspection of schools by external bodies such as the United Arab Emirates School Inspection and the latest trends in educational thinking and pedagogy.
• Excellent communication skills and proven track records of leadership qualities along with sound knowledge of co-scholastic areas.

Education

Master / Bachelor of Arts or Science + Bachelor of Education.