Head - Secondary

Aldar Academies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi seeks an outstanding educational leader to head the Secondary department, ensuring high quality teaching and learning and alignment with accreditation standards. The role demands strategic direction, curriculum oversight, and strong staff leadership within an international school setting.

The successful candidate will bring a master's in Educational Leadership, at least five years of senior school administration, and a commitment to professional development and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with certification in Educational Leadership.
• Teaching experience at secondary level in an international school.
• 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, teaching and learning strategies and assessment.
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Commitment to the ideals of international education.

Responsibilities

• Strategic direction and development of the department with policies aligning to the school's vision.
• Develop and monitor short-, medium-, and long-term plans for the Secondary department.
• Use data to identify underachieving students and implement action plans.
• Analyze school data to inform policies and SEF writing.
• Ensure schemes of work with provisions for SEN, POD, G&T, and EAL are in place and reviewed.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Change management

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree with Educational Leadership certification

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a master s degree and certification in Educational Leadership

Minimum Experience

• Teaching experience at secondary level in an international school
• 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 teaching and learning strategies and assessment

Job Specific Knowledge amp Skills

• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum assessment and compliance
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Commitment 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

THE PROCESS

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

Job Purpose

To provide outstanding professional leadership and management for the department in order to enable high quality teaching and learning academic excellence and outstanding achievement for all students Be exemplary in professionalism and educational practices and act as role model to all colleagues whilst upholding the schools core values and vision

RESPONSIBILITIES

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 the Secondary 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

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 enrichment Programme and after school Booster Revision Sessions for I GCSE and A level exams

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

• 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 of a master s degree and certification in Educational Leadership.
• Teaching experience at secondary level in an international school.
• 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, teaching and learning strategies and assessment.
• Job Specific Knowledge & Skills: Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Commitment 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.