HOD English

Excel International School; Al Ain; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel International School in Al Ain seeks a Head of Department for English to lead curriculum development and enhance teaching strategies in a collaborative environment. The role requires strong leadership skills, dedication to student growth, and effective management of both staff and resources.

Qualifications

• Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor of Education or related degree.
• Master's degree in English is preferred.
• Proficiency in child psychology and behavior management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement departmental policies in alignment with school objectives.
• Monitor curriculum coverage and ensure assessment practices are followed.
• Support and guide teachers in pedagogical approaches and resource management.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Education

Master of Arts in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bachelor of Education(Education), Bachelor of Arts(English), Master of Arts(English)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Any

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Strategic Direction and Development of the Team

1. Develop and ensure implementation of a whole-school policy for the department in line with the aims and policies of the school.

2. Use national, local and school management data effectively to monitor standards of achievement across the school in the department.

3. Collaborate with the relevant Vice Principals and other academic leaders and support staff to produce short, medium and long-term plans to develop the department in relation to, but not limited to, resources, staff professional .development requirements, the aims of the school and its policies and practices, targets for realistic, but challenging, improvements

4. Monitor the progress made towards achieving the department plans and targets, and use this information to plan future developments.

5. Establish resource and staff requirements for the subject and inform the SALT of costs and priorities.

6. Distribute subject resources to meet the objectives of the school.

7. Ensure the effective and efficient management of learning resources for the subject.

8. Ensure a stimulating but safe working environment in which risks are regularly assessed.

Curriculum and Assessment

9. Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the department throughout the school, and where appropriate, in collaboration with other schools in the AJ Group following the same curriculum.

10. Ensure that teachers are clear about teaching and learning objectives and success criteria, understand the sequence of teaching and learning in the department and communicate this to students.

11. Support and guide colleagues to select the most appropriate teaching and learning methods and resources to meet the needs of the full range of students.

12. Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement in line with school and ADEC policies.

13. Evaluate the teaching of the subject in the school, use this analysis to identify effective practice and areas for improvement and take action to improve further the quality of teaching in the department.

14. Checks the lesson plans based on the curriculum every week and guides the subject teachers to implement the lesson plans every week.

Leadership and Professional Development

16. Motivates subject teachers; encourages professional development; recognizes efficiency and accomplishments in their subject.

17. Practices and promotes professional growth among subject teachers through reading, attending conferences and workshops.

18. Initiates relevant training and development programs and activities.

19. Contributes to information and knowledge sharing among peers.

20. Keeps up to date with latest professional techniques to enhance education.

21. Lead professional development of staff through example and support.

22. Conducts a minimum of 24 hours of professional development to the existing staff in an academic year.

23. Ensure that newly qualified staff and staff new to the school receive appropriate training of a minimum of 8 hours during the probation period.

24. Work with the school counsellor to ensure that IEP's are used to set specific targets and that work is matched to students needs.

25. Ensure that the Senior Academic Leadership Team (SALT) and Executive Leadership are well-informed about subject policies, plans and priorities, the success in meeting objectives and targets and subject-related professional development plans.

Maintains portfolio recording his or her learning experiences and promotes the same among the subject teachers.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. The specific subject curriculum – IGCSE.

2. Age-appropriate teaching methodologies to be used for curriculum instruction.

3. Teaching strategies like differentiation, addressing different learning styles, active learning techniques, etc.

4. Creating a learning atmosphere through interactive teaching sessions.

5. Stages of child development (cognitive, emotional, physical, etc.)

6. Child psychology and behavior management strategies.

7. Human Resource Management and Team management.

8. Finance and Budgeting.

9. Resource Management and Optimum utilization of resources.

10. Laws, rules and regulations, policies and procedures of the State, ADEC and school respectively.

11. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

12. Career Prospects in the Subject.

13. Technological advancements and latest trends developing in the Subject.

SKILLS:

1. Adapting to changing work priorities.

2. Communicating with diverse people.

3. Time management skills to meet deadlines and schedules.

4. Operating standard audio visual equipment for instructional purposes.

5. Computing skills for recording assessments and analysis of assessment data.

6. Maintaining and updating records.

7. Applying appropriate assessment tools.

8. Applying appropriate analytical tools to measure satisfaction, performance, achievements, safety, etc.

ABILITIES

9. To communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

10. To plan, and organize.

11. To be an instructional leader.

12. To liaise with the Phase Coordinators to organize all the activities/events/visits relevant to the Department.

13. To motivate the team to enhance performance and achieve higher targets and strive for excellence.

14. To work effectively with school staff, students, parents and members of the community.

15. To fix goals and objectives of the department translating to achieving developmental goals of the school.

16. To improve standards of performance evidenced through enabling achievement of KRAs and KPIs in the PDP of the staff.

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

• Education
• Training
• Teaching

Department / Functional Area

• Teaching
• Education

Keywords

• HOD English + Head Of Department English + Lead Teacher English + Secondary Coordinator English

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At Excel International School, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that prepares our students for senior school and beyond. As one of the most affordable schools in Al Ain, we offer a high-quality academic program featuring a broad range of subjects alongside engaging extra-curricular activities. Our K-12 curriculum ensures that students receive comprehensive education from early years through to graduation.

Excel International School

At Excel International School, we are committed to providing an exceptional education that prepares our students for senior school and beyond. As one of the most affordable schools in Al Ain, we offer a high-quality academic program featuring a broad range of subjects alongside engaging extra-curricular activities. Our K-12 curriculum ensures that students receive comprehensive education from early years through to graduation.

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Vidhya Anish - GHRO - AJ Group of Schools

P.O. Box 16407 Falaj Hazzaa Al Ain United Arab Emirates

https://www.eisalain.com