ICT - Subject Lead

Happy students fill the spaces of Al Rabeeh School, whilst enthused educators encourage, challenge and engage our students in a curriculum that is reflective of excellence. It is indeed a privilege to be involved in building the life of an Al Rabeeh student within a school setting that frameworks kindness, tolerance and respect.

A new opportunity has arisen for an ICT - Subject Lead. As the role will carry with it a teaching commitment; we are looking for an outstanding practitioner who has an excellent track record of improving academic standards and pupil outcomes. This presents a great chance to lead teaching and learning by example, having a substantial influence on both staff and children. In addition to teaching ICT to KS2 and Year 7, a key priority will be to focus on the development of digital technologies to support teaching and learning across the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the branding, communications and marketing activities of the school, including student recruitment, internal and external communications and digital marketing.

Key responsibilities:

• ICT - Subject Lead is expected to teach a timetable in their specialist subject, ICT.

• Support across subjects and within departments (FS1 to Year 7) to deliver high-quality digital learning and teaching and effective use of digital resources

• Provide guidance on existing systems and lead best practice, including time spent in classroom collaboration

• Identify training needs and support all staff to make best use of the systems available

• Leading the branding, communications and marketing activities of the school

• Managing the school website and social media

• Oversee a coherent approach to cloud and shared drive storage and systems for academic departments in conjunction with the IT department

• Develop and oversee a digital learning strategy

• Keep up to date with and share ongoing developments

• Develop student initiatives to encourage student voice and leadership in this area

• Help deliver INSET and other peer support and training activities

• Involvement in curriculum review and other academic initiatives

Candidate Requirements:

• Fully qualified teacher (BA of Education/PGCE) with at least 5 years’ experience of teaching; recent experience either in a UK school, or of teaching the English National Curriculum and it is essential you are a fluent English speaker.

• Outstanding classroom practice and demonstrable interest in and knowledge of digital learning technology

• Proven experience of leading and managing innovation and change

• Proven ability to work with and support colleagues, helping to motivate teams

• Ability to use digital and social media to promote the school externally; leading the branding, communications and marketing activities of the school

• Experience of mentoring and supporting colleagues at a range of levels and leading staff training

• Understanding of the challenges of different academic departments’ digital requirements

• Strong IT skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Creative approach to teaching and interest in solving problems and finding and trying out new methods

• The ability to collaborate effectively while also taking the initiative and thriving on personal responsibility

• Positive approach and readiness to build consensus among senior colleagues

• Ability to run academic systems effectively with warmth and appreciation of the students and staff those systems are designed to support

• Exemplary pastoral and safeguarding practice

• Readiness to contribute to the school’s co-curricular programme, including participation in assemblies, webinars, enrichment and other events

We aim to deliver the best quality teaching and learning in a school where staff and students have respect for, and pride in themselves, their school, and their community. We offer a full commitment to investing in our teacher’s professional development, providing a bespoke CPD programme in order to ensure all teachers develop the skills to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.

Package Details:

• Competitive salary (tax-free)

• High quality furnished accommodation, plus utilities or housing allowance

• Annual return air ticket / allowance

• Comprehensive medical insurance cover

• End of service gratuity

• Visa arranged by the school

• Medical Insurance

Al Rabeeh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undergo child protection screening.

To apply please click the 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date CV,  covering letter and photograph to jobs@alrabeehschool.ae.

Closing date for applications; 1 July 2021, but interviews may take place ahead of this date so an early application is advantageous. Please provide the details of 3 referees with your application.

While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please view our website https://alrabeeh.sch.ae to confirm your choice of becoming a family member of this very special school where each and every child is a masterpiece.