Head of Sport

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; Vor Ort; AED 420.000 - 660.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Aldar Education invites applications for a Head of Division within an international school in Abu Dhabi. You will provide strategic direction, develop policies, monitor long-term plans, and lead a team to deliver high standards of teaching and learning.

The role requires a master's degree in Educational Leadership, at least five years of secondary school administrative experience in an international setting, knowledge of IGCSE/IB programs, strong communication, and the ability to drive change

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree and certification in Educational Leadership.
• Teaching experience at secondary level in an international school.
• Five years of secondary school administrative experience in an international setting.
• Experience with IGCSE and IB programs and related regulations.
• Strong communication, leadership and change-management abilities.

Aufgaben

• Strategic direction and development of the department.
• Develop and implement policies and practices reflecting the school's vision and high standards.
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short-, medium-, and long-term plans for department development.
• Use data to identify underachieving students and implement action plans.
• Analyse school data to inform policies and SEF writing.
• Develop and review schemes of work for all year groups, including SEN, POD, G&T and EAL.

Kenntnisse

GCSE/IB Knowledge

ADEK Regulations

Change Management

Team Leadership

Data-Driven Decisions

Stakeholder Communication

Ausbildung

Master's in Educational Leadership

Jobbeschreibung

Main Duties

• A Strategic direction and development of the department


• Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the School s vision aims commitment to high standards of achievement and effective teaching and learning


• Establish monitor and evaluate short medium and long term plans for the development of department


• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department create and implement plans of action to support those students


• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department school SEF writing


• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed in place and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses These must include suitable provision for SEN POD G amp T and EAL students

Teaching and learning

• Ensure curriculum coverage continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs


• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing recording and reporting on student achievement


• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour


• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning


• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school s CAS Programme and after school Booster Revision Sessions for I GCSE and IB DP courses

Leading and managing staff

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy


• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team ensuring collaboration support accountability and high professional standards


• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning

Managing resources

• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources


• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department s Resource and CapEx budgets


• Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy


• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times

Other duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to the school s CAS Programme by leading supporting one after-school activity each term including leadership of Model United Nations MUN


• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12 13 students


• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota


• Cover for absent colleagues


• Invigilate examinations as required including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule


• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of a master degree and certification in Educational LeadershipTeaching experience at secondary level in an international school

Minimum Experience

Minimum of five years of secondary school administrative experience as Assistant Associate Principal or Head of Division in an international school setting Leadership experience in curriculum development instructional strategies and standards based assessment

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of I GCSE amp IB Programmes and developmentsKnowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum assessment and complianceCommitment to the ideals of international education


• Ability to prioritise projects and tasks and to respond to simultaneous requests from various areas


• 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

This job description is not all inclusive Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company 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

Responsibilities

• Main Duties

Main Duties

• A Strategic direction and development of the department


• Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the School s vision aims commitment to high standards of achievement and effective teaching and learning


• Establish monitor and evaluate short medium and long term plans for the development of department


• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department create and implement plans of action to support those students


• Analyze and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department school SEF writing


• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed in place and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses These must include suitable provision for SEN POD G amp T and EAL students

• Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor of Education Degree in Psychology or bachelor s degree in equivalent field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.


• Minimum Experience - Minimum of 6 years of experience in teaching Psychology (Mandatory), including 4 consecutive years of teaching performance that exceeds standards and expectations as per appraisal reviews


• Job Specific Knowledge & Skills - Experience of a British Curriculum is essential, including I/GCSE and I/A Level.


• Previous leadership experience is desirable.


• Excellent communication skills


• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language


• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child


• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children


• Recent and consistent involvement in extracurricular activities


• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life


• - - A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check