Section Head - Yr 78

Gamma Holdings.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A British curriculum school in Dubai is seeking an experienced Section Head for Grades 7-8. This role demands effective leadership, strategic planning, and exceptional communication skills to enhance student learning and maintain high educational standards. Candidates must have proven experience in managing teaching staff and fostering a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• 12 years of UAE experience in teaching/leadership roles within the British curriculum.
• Knowledge of KHDA inspection and assessment frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the academic staff assigned to the section.
• Manage operations and ensure objectives are achieved efficiently.
• Allocate teaching and administrative duties in consultation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree with B.Ed.

Job description

Applications are invited from experienced candidates with relevant educational qualifications for an immediate opening in our British curriculum school as Section Head Grade 7-8. The core purpose of this role is to provide professional, highly effective leadership that will achieve outstanding results in Grades 7-8. He/she is responsible for ensuring student learning outcomes through maintaining disciplinary code of conduct for students & staff, teaching pedagogy, and assessment practices that inspire high levels of engagement, achievement, and progress for students of all abilities.

Prime Responsibilities:

1. Support the development of a stimulating, creative working environment within the school.
2. Lead the academic staff assigned to the section by the Head of Middle and Secondary.
3. Allocate teaching and administrative duties to all academic staff in the section in consultation with the Head of Middle and Secondary.
4. Support Subject Coordinators in fulfilling their roles in teaching and learning.
5. Lead and manage the operations of the section, working collaboratively across the school to ensure objectives are achieved efficiently.
6. Contribute to resource planning.
7. Ensure disciplinary methods adhere to the disciplinary code of conduct.
8. Advise on the development and implementation of school policies and procedures, and assist the Head of Middle and Secondary in managing school resources.

Competencies: Knowledge of KHDA inspection and assessment frameworks, excellent communication skills in spoken and written English, strategic planning, knowledge of child care & protection, health and safety, experience in developing and sustaining high-performance teams, and highly effective relationship management with the parent community.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree with B.Ed.
• Minimum of 12 years of UAE experience in teaching/leadership roles within the British curriculum.