Head of Phase - Kindergarten

Aldar Education is currently seeking for a Head of Phase - Kindergarten at Abdulla Bin Otaiba Charter School (ABO) in Abu Dhabi commencing on September 2021 for Academic year 2021 - 2022.

In September 2021, ABO will be starting its 3rd year of opening. ABO follows the US Curriculum and is a large and thriving Charter School, with @ 1500 students, from KG1 (FS2) to Grade 4(Year 5). The ABO aim is to be a collaborative, student centred school, to constantly develop staff, to develop stakeholder voice and to keep evolving in our practice, so demonstrating a change agent attitude.

The successful candidate must have a secure knowledge of teaching and learning and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning and will be able to demonstrate leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels and to be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

The successful candidate will be able to model outstanding planning and teaching and learning strategies. The successful candidate will have a clear vision of what needs to be accomplished/implemented to move a KG area forward towards Outstanding and be able to coach and motivate others when support is needed.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Qualifications: 

•  Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood and Development or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential. Desirable Master’s degree

• 6-years’ experience of which 4 consecutive years teaching performance exceeds standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal.

• to have the required level in Arabic and/ or English language or the language applied in the curriculum of the school and determined by the relevant authority in UAE.

• Leadership experience is desirable.

• must have a secure knowledge of teaching and learning and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning

• must be able to demonstrate leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels and to be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

• must able to model outstanding planning and teaching and learning strategies.

• must have a clear vision of what needs to be accomplished/implemented to move a KG area forward towards Outstanding and be able to coach and motivate others when support is needed.

• ability to organize tasks and to handle multiple tasks

Application:

A covering letter and CV including details of two referees should be submitted via the TES website.

Aldar Academies is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.