Senior Educational Supervisor

GEMS Education; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UAE seeks a Senior Educational Supervisor to provide leadership and management ensuring high-quality teaching for the relevant subject area. Responsibilities include overseeing teaching staff, managing resources, and promoting student discipline and pastoral care. Candidates should have a Master's degree and B.Ed., alongside strong strategic thinking and effective communication skills. This role demands commitment beyond normal working hours, contributing to various school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Masters in Education or related field is essential.
• Proven leadership skills in an educational environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the department ensuring high quality teaching.
• Evaluate and improve teaching standards and student achievement.
• Manage budgets and take on other professional duties.

Skills

Strategic Thinking and Forward planning

Effective Communication Skills

Problem-Solving and Decision Making

Leading and Developing others

Result Orientation

Education

Masters and B.Ed

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint a Senior Educational Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for the department to ensure high quality teaching of the relevant subject, effective use of resources, and improved standards of achievement for pupils. Overall responsibility for the effective running of the department, including management of teaching staff, resources, and professional development.
• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Organize and manage the department in line with the aims and objectives of the school.
• Responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in the relevant subject area including overseeing the professional development of staff and keeping abreast of recent developments in the subject.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance to staff where appropriate. Set priorities and targets for individual team members and the department.
• Act as the first point of contact for teaching staff in the department who are experiencing difficulties with pupil behavior, standards of work, etc
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Be prepared and contribute beyond the typical workday, where the event/ tasks require additional commitment.
• Lead on team recruitment, induction, and performance management.
• Team and resource management, strategic planning and decision-making. Ability to motivate a team and command respect.
• Attend staff meetings, PD and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by SLT.
• Be responsible for student discipline and pastoral care, liaise with Administration, form tutors, parents, and subject teachers as necessary.
• Liaise with the Registrar/MMT regarding new student needs, induction procedures, admission testing etc.
• Assist with Parent-Teacher meetings, Charity drives, GEMS initiatives, and other major school events.
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the standards and content required by the necessary educational board.
• Work with the Supervisors, HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity & progression in terms of the school curriculum.
• Chair meetings & committees as required.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the HOS/ Deputy HOS.
• Monitor preparations and outcomes of Board Exams.
• Undertake student registration for CBSE Affiliation.

Skills

• Strategic Thinking and Forward planning
• Effective Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving and Decision Making
• Leading and Developing others
• Result Orientation

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Education

Masters and B.Ed