Section Head, British Curriculum (Grades 7-8)

Gamma Holdings.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A British curriculum school in Dubai seeks a Section Head for Grades 7-8 to provide effective leadership and ensure outstanding student learning outcomes. The role involves managing academic staff, fostering a creative work environment, and ensuring adherence to the disciplinary code of conduct. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's/Master's degree and at least 12 years of teaching/leadership experience in UAE. Strong communication skills and a strategic planning background are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of UAE experience in a teaching/leadership role within the British curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a stimulating creative working environment.
• Lead the academic staff in the Section.
• Allocate teaching and administrative tasks to academic staff.
• Support Subject Coordinators in teaching and learning.
• Manage Section operations collaboratively across the school.
• Contribute to resource planning.
• Ensure adherence to disciplinary code of conduct.
• Advise on school policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of KHDA inspection and assessment frameworks

Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English

Strategic planning knowledge of child care & protection

Experience in developing and sustaining high performance teams

Relationship management with parent community

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Job description

A British curriculum school in Dubai seeks a Section Head for Grades 7-8 to provide effective leadership and ensure outstanding student learning outcomes. The role involves managing academic staff, fostering a creative work environment, and ensuring adherence to the disciplinary code of conduct. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's/Master's degree and at least 12 years of teaching/leadership experience in UAE. Strong communication skills and a strategic planning background are essential.