Head of Secondary Required For January 2021
Al Dhafra Private School
United Arab Emirates
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Required For January 2021
- Apply by:
- 23 July 2020
Job overview
Al Dhafra Private Schools are owned by Dhafir Group who are a highly successful and well-organised establishment based in the UAE. The group currently own 3 co-educational, all through schools based in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, which offer American and British curricula.
THE SCHOOL
Al Dhafra Private Schools, Al Ain is a well-respected and popular British and American curriculum school with approximately 2800 students, meeting the needs of the local Emirati and diverse international community. The school is on a very exciting journey and has recently received a very positive Inspection Report from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). The school empowers its staff to fulfill their roles successfully as well as encourages and supports professional development. The school enjoys the benefits of dynamic, experienced leadership and management, a vibrant learning community, dedicated teachers and supportive governance. The school is located in the ‘Garden City’ Al Ain, perfectly situated to explore and experience the beauty of the Emirates.
THE POST – Head of Secondary
We invite applications from outstanding teachers who are committed to:
- Nurturing and developing every aspect of a child’s development;
- Making learning meaningful, student centred, enjoyable and memorable;
- Promoting a real sense of family community through working in partnership with all stakeholders;
- Their own and their colleagues’ professional development both within their school and across the Dhafir network;
- Supporting school improvement and aspiring to excellence;
- Contributing to the wider life of the school.
Qualifications / Person Specification
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) is an essential requirement for this position;
- Possession of a PGCE or another teaching qualification is mandatory;
- A minimum of 2 years recent teaching experience is preferred;
- An excellent understanding of secondary teaching and learning;
- Superior pastoral and behaviour management skills;
- Experience / Understanding of English language learning, particularly for students for whom English is a second language;
- Excellent communication skills to lead by example, as well as collaborate with leaders, Senior Management and parents;
- Ability to research new initiatives and implement them whilst evaluating current processes.
Terms and conditions
2 year contract renewable;
Remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation or allowance, health insurance, flight allowance and end of contract gratuity.
Application
Please send your full CV, with details of two referees (including email addresses) and a recent photograph along with a letter of application, making reference to your classroom practice, planning and assessment, and recent school initiatives to: hr@dhafraschools.com
Please insert the position applied for as the subject of your email.
Kindly note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is Friday 24th July although the school reserves the right to appoint a suitable candidate before this date if appropriate.
Interviews will take place over the internet.
Please visit www.dhafraschools.com for more information about us.
Attached documents
About Al Dhafra Private School
- Al Dhafra Private School
- Khalid Bin Sultan Street, Manaseer Area, P.O.Box 17814
- Al Ain
- United Arab Emirates
Al Dhafra Private Schools in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, is a private school that has been in successful operation since 1988; it is one of three schools owned and operated by Dhafir Holdings. The school moved to its current premises in 2001 and has since grown to be one of the largest schools in Al Ain. It is under the leadership of Principal Mr Roger McDuff who took charge in September 2017. The school achieved a strong 'Good' rating in its last inspection earlier this year.
Al Dhafra School is situated in the heart of the unique city of Al Ain, a charming oasis with historic and cultural significance. The school offers quality education to 2800 students of diverse backgrounds in Early Years to Year 12. The student body is formed from over 35 nationalities which makes the school distinct in nature, with a culturally rich and diverse environment. The majority of the students are Emirati (55.1%); other nationalities are Jordanians (11.4%), Egyptians (8.16%), Syrians (6.35%), Omanis (2.72%), Palestinians (2%), and others (14.27%). The language of instruction and administration is English and the senior students achieve outstanding results, comfortably exceeding international norms.
Teachers at Al Dhafra work collaboratively, collegially and diligently to meet the needs of the learners. Students are characterized by their readiness and enthusiasm for learning and their pride in belonging to Al Dhafra. There is a strong family culture within the school and turnover is low. The school's buildings are adjacent to each other, starting from the Kindergarten and Years 1-4 to the east side of the school. Grades 5-12 are in the middle part of the school, with separate learning for boys and girls. The high school building and the administration building are to the west of the school.
The school offers education in the English National Curriculum from Early Years to Year 12 and the American Curriculum for Grades 9-12. Al Dhafra values education as a key tool of individual development and transformation and aims at creating a community of empowered students in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. At Al Dhafra every student is inspired and challenged to learn, grow and accomplish academic, personal and social goals.
Additionally, the main focus of Al Dhafra Private Schools in Al Ain is to provide the opportunity for a comprehensive education for all students which focuses on cognitive, emotional, physical and social development. The educational program fosters students' reading, writing, calculating, problem solving, critical thinking, and creative expression. The school environment nurtures self-confidence, independence, cooperation, and the physical well-being of all students. The school works in affiliation with ADEK , is a centre for Cambridge University International Examinations and is accredited by Cognia. As a consequence, Al Dhafra Private School is a key part of the international community that strives to inspire and prepare learners for excellence.
The school also shares its facilities with the Al Ain community where various establishments use not only the sporting facilities but also acts as a SAT and AP Centre. Additionally, the school acts as a host to various universities from around the world that use the school premises to showcase their respective universities for both students and parents.
Al Dhafra Private Schools encourage students to develop a sense of values and responsibilities which enables them to be contributing members of their community and of the multicultural, global society. In partnership with the families, the school guides students towards becoming lifelong learners with a positive outlook of the world.
Roger McDuff
Principal
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