Primary Learning Support Assistant

International Schools Partnership; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dubai is seeking a Head of Department for Design and Technology. The role involves leading a team to ensure outstanding teaching and learning, managing high standards in curriculum delivery, and fostering a supportive team environment. Candidates should have a good honours degree, relevant teaching qualifications, and at least 3 years of secondary teaching experience. A commitment to safeguarding and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of secondary teaching experience.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of attainment data.

Responsibilities

• Develop outstanding teaching and learning through research and leadership.
• Lead curriculum development and maintain high standards.
• Play a key role in student behaviour management.

Skills

Integrity

Professionalism

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Good honours degree

QTS or PGCE

Job description

DescriptionPosition at English College Dubai LLC

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF Department- Design and Technology

Job Title: Head of Department - DT

Department: Secondary

Reports to: Deputy/ Assistant Head of Secondary

Direct Reports: Teacher and Technician within the Department

Job Scope: Responsibility for the quality of teaching, learning, curriculum, and assessment outcomes across the department. Ensure outstanding attainment and progress across all subjects within the department. Track and monitor attainment data and triangulate this with other data to identify and remove barriers to learning. Lead and manage the DT team, including DT Teacher and Technician, to ensure high-quality provision for students. Ensure high standards of teaching and learning, use varied assessment strategies, and develop students' love for learning within the DT subjects.

EC/ISP Principles: Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Wellbeing and safety are essential. We treat everyone with care and respect, operate effectively, learn continuously, and seek to improve professionally.

Main Duties & Responsibilities: Develop outstanding teaching and learning through research, leadership, and robust monitoring. Lead curriculum development, ensure effective intervention strategies, and maintain high standards of teaching. Manage and develop departmental staff, undertake quality assurance, and foster a strong team environment. Play a key role in student behaviour management and promote safeguarding.

Person Specification: A good honours degree, QTS or PGCE, minimum 3 years of secondary teaching, leadership experience preferred. Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, resilience, strategic thinking, and commitment to continuous improvement. Strong knowledge of attainment data, effective pedagogy, and legislation relevant to Dubai and the UK.

Competencies: Thoroughness, humor, system orientation, high standards, impact, proactive problem-solving, leadership, collaboration, innovation, resilience, decision-making, and community focus. Ability to work ethically, promote diversity, and uphold safeguarding standards.

Safeguarding Statement: The institution is committed to safeguarding and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting and background checks.

Review & Declaration: The job description is subject to review and updates in collaboration with the post holder.