Senior Educational Supervisor

OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL - AL AIN; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced individual for a key leadership role in the academic department. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high-quality teaching, managing staff, and maintaining educational standards. This role requires strong strategic thinking, effective communication, and the ability to lead and develop others. The position also involves budget management, student discipline, and liaising with parents and staff. Commitment beyond regular hours is expected for various school events.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for the department to ensure high quality teaching.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance.
• Manage budgets and monitor preparations and outcomes of Board Exams.
• Ensure high standards of teaching and learning in the relevant subject area.

Skills

Strategic Thinking and Forward Planning

Effective Communication Skills

Problem-Solving and Decision Making

Leading and Developing others

Result Orientation

Job description

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