Primary - Assistant Headteacher: Inclusion, Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Mesaieed International School
Qatar
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary plus Allowances and Benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2022
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2022
Job overview
Mesaieed International School – Primary Campus is a thriving, happy and vibrant school with high aspirations for its students, staff, and the diverse community it serves.
Our modern school is the heart of a kind and welcoming community based over three separate campuses - secondary, primary and EYFS. We provide education for 1,100 children, aged 3-18 years, representing over 30 different nationalities. We are proud to be a Bilingual and Multilingual SMART School – an accreditation that recognises the on-going effort we make to ensure our staff understand the research, best practices and approaches that make a real difference to the lives of bilingual multilingual learners and their families.
We are seeking a driven senior leader with a passion for shaping thinking and practice as we continue to strive for excellence in all areas of our school. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional leader to join an aspirational, truly collaborative leadership team.
We need someone who has a strong understanding of teaching and learning across the primary age phases and who can work with our highly effective leadership team to encourage great teaching and excellent learning opportunities across all year groups. You will believe in; ‘every child, every lesson, every day’ and bring out the best in our dedicated staff and our amazing children.
This role will have a key focus on welfare and safeguarding so the ability to form relationships and build trust within our diverse community will be essential as will an understanding of safeguarding in an international setting.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an outstanding leader to play a substantial role in shaping our school’s future – leading in an environment of professional autonomy and trust within an ambitious, forward-thinking leadership team.
We are looking for someone who:
• At least three years’ experience in a leadership capacity preferably in the UK
• Has a vision for outstanding provision across the primary school
• Shows a genuine interest and real passion for their area(s) of expertise
• Is a real team player able to work effectively with colleagues across all age phases in a 3 – 18 school
• Has a secure understanding of an evidenced based, contextually driven school improvement cycle
• Has up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and recent curriculum developments
• Has an ability to recognise and celebrate success and provide effective and credible feedback
• Understands the vital importance of parent and community partnership
• Can lead on professional development to raise expectations and awareness around student behaviour, care, and wellbeing
• Has L3 safeguarding training and current experience leading in this area
• A good understanding of systems and processes to support the academic and social development of vulnerable children and those with SEND
In return for your passion and ensuring a dynamic and high-quality education, successful candidates will be employees of QatarEnergy. You will enjoy the full benefits of working for the corporation, including generous tax-free salaries, free accommodation and utilities, interest free car loan, education assistance for up to four children, medical cover, airfares, paid school holidays and access to sporting and leisure facilities.
If you would like to join our team and make a real difference to the education of our children, please apply immediately with a one page letter of application, detailing how you meet the criteria above, a full CV and a recent photograph.
Please ensure that you include your current headteacher/principal as one of your referees.
Disclaimer: Mesaieed International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to have undertaken relevant safeguarding checks.
About Mesaieed International School
About Mesaieed International School
We are a QatarEnergy owned international school that follows the National Curriculum for England. The school currently has 1090 pupils from the ages of 3-19. Our students all reside in Mesaieed and are the children of QatarEnergy and associate companies’ employees.
OUR VISION is for our students to be high achieving, healthy and happy individuals, well prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future.
OUR MISSION is to achieve this by inspirational teaching that places high value on learning, enjoyment and the well-being of all our students.
The academic year mirrors the English system of three terms, beginning in August. Local religious and QatarEnergy holidays are observed. The school week runs from Sunday to Thursday, the weekend being Friday and Saturday. For teachers the school day begins at 6.30am and finishes at 2.30pm, unless staff have other meeting commitments. Every Sunday staff participate in collaborative working sessions and the school day ends for staff between 3.30pm and 4.00pm.
Students
We have 30 nationalities in the school, with over 30 different languages spoken. Approximately 95% of our students speak English as a second language. They are hardworking, enthusiastic, kind and compassionate and make working at our school both a pleasure and a privilege.
Parents and Home/School Communication
We believe the relationship between school and the parents is vital. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s learning and this takes on many forms, including open mornings, parents and teacher meetings, workshops, informal school activities, community events and volunteering throughout all year groups.
School Buildings and Facilities
The school operates across three campuses:
- A purpose built EYFS campus for children between the ages of 3 and 5
- A Primary campus for children from 5 to 11/12 years of age
- A Secondary campus for students aged 11 to 18/19
All three campuses were completed between 2008 and 2010 and as such staff and students benefit from modern facilities, including:
- Two 25m swimming pools
- Two Astro pitches
- Two 200m running tracks
- Two sports halls
- Two extensive libraries in primary and secondary
- ICT Suites
- Music rooms with designated sound proofed practice rooms in both primary and secondary
- Very spacious classrooms
- Art, Science and Technology suites in secondary
- Food technology room in primary
- Interactive White Boards in all classrooms
Houses
The House system is designed to promote school spirit, cooperation, a healthy sense of competition and a feeling of pride in belonging. It supports our work on health and well-being, fostering a sense of pride and achievement across various areas of school life. Students are placed into one of four Houses on joining school and where possible are placed in the same houses as older siblings:
- Oryx (Green)
- Pearl (Yellow)
- Falcon (Blue)
- Dhow (Red)
Sports
We are fully involved in the Qatar Private Primary (QPPSSA) and Secondary Schools Sports Associations (QUESS), participating in various sporting events including football, netball, basketball, swimming, athletics and cricket throughout the year, both in Mesaieed and in various schools in Al Wakrah and Doha. Our students love these events and are regularly commended for their politeness, attitude and good sportsmanship. We have some very talented sportsmen and sportswomen, with students often selected to participate in National and International level competitions.
Trips and Visits
The curriculum at MIS is supported by a wide range of stimulating educational experiences. During the course of the year there are opportunities for the children to be involved in excursions to a variety of places in the local area. These trips are generally linked to class work and supporting requirements for external examinations.
Extra-Curricular Activities
After-school activities provide enriching opportunities to learn something new, extend particular skills beyond the levels gained through the normal school curriculum, and to make new friends with similar interests. ECAs are held after school, over three days, in secondary and once a week in primary. All students are given an opportunity to spend some time engaged in a club, society or activity designed to broaden their experience and improve their knowledge.
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