Primary School Phase Leader

Inspire Challenge Succeed

International Community School – City Centre Branch currently has 1350 children on our register from Foundation Stage 2 through to Year 11. In the Primary building we have large spacious classrooms, excellent resources for the curriculum and a brand new, state of the art building, which includes plenty of space for sports, specialist labs for Science and Computing and a library. We also benefit from having an Art room, Food Technology room and a Steam lab.

As a growing school which serves the heart of Abu Dhabi, we have a strong, supportive team of staff who are thoroughly committed to providing our children with the best possible opportunities to succeed. In addition, we are part of a larger group of schools that nurtures and grows our staff to fulfil their career aspirations.

We are looking for an Infant Leader who will be responsible for leading 15 class teachers and TAs and several members of our MOE team, across three year groups. This is a hugely exciting opportunity for a motivated and aspiring leader to join the ICS City Centre team to continue on our journey towards excellence. 

The phase leader needs to have at least 5 Years experience in Primary education and be able to demonstrate an ongoing passion for self improvements. Experience leading and working with relevant programs such as RWI, would also be hugely beneficial.

The successful candidate will also be expected to:       

• Take responsibility for day to day management of their year groups.     
• Support the Leadership Team in determining and developing the long-term strategic development of the School as a member of the Extended Leadership Team.     
• Monitor and evaluate the curriculum in order to identify and act on areas for improvement.     
• Encourage, develop and support curriculum links and routes for progression across year groups.   
• Lead either Mathematics or English across the Primary phase.

Should you wish to find out more about what we do at ICS City Centre please visit our website .

About the Package:

We offer a competitive salary package that includes a tax-free salary, accommodation, an annual return ticket to your home country, private medical insurance and end of service gratuity, along with a comprehensive induction program and continuing professional development. Leaders have a substantially reduced teaching commitment to enable them to support and develop others in their team. 

Application Process:

If you are interested in joining ICS, please complete the following steps;     

• Complete the online TES application form     
• When completing the supporting statement, please explain your reasons for wishing to apply for this role and how you feel you meet the school’s needs as set out in this advert.     
• Attach your most recent CV as an additional supporting document

The selection process will include interviews for shortlisted applicants as and when suitable candidates are identified. Interviews may be in person or online, depending on your location. Additional tasks will be shared with candidates as they progress through the process. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date should a suitable candidate apply.

If you have previously applied for this role and not received a responce there is no need to reapply.

ICS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and at least two satisfactory reference checks.