Lead for Teaching and Learning - Dubai Schools

Dubai Schools Al Barsha has an opening for an accomplished Lead for Teaching and Learning to join August 2024.

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is continuing to support the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, establishing a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors. We currently manage and operate a number of private-public partnership schools in the UAE, with the aim of raising the quality of education; playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth. 

The Dubai Schools Mission is to be a Beacon of Academic Excellence. Combining an inquisitive teaching approach and future-focused skillset delivery, we work hand-in-hand with the community to nurture students to become independent and empathetic learners.

The vision for Dubai Schools is to offer a first-class international education to students by being a beacon and exemplar of academic quality. The school uses the US curriculum, the New York Engage Standards, as the foundation of the educational program, balanced with a sharp focus on Arabic literacy, Islamic studies, and the cultural values of the UAE. Maintaining this balance is crucial and is likely to define the successful leadership of a school that seeks to meld global-mindedness with an appreciation of the UAE’s cultural heritage.

The main objective of the Dubai Schools Project is to create a mutually beneficial partnership between the government and the private sector that ensures Dubai’s aspiration to have 100% of Emirati Students enrolled in 'Good+' rated schools by 2026.

Who are we looking for? 

We are seeking outstanding, dedicated and resilient teachers who are committed to the long-term goals of this project. We would like to recruit individuals who believe they can make a difference to their students, who understand that change is a process and who want to take an active role in sharing their expertise as the team moves towards achieving its shared goals.

Job Purpose:

The Lead for Teaching and Learning is a leadership role, without classroom responsibilities. They are the key driver to pedagogy, teaching and learning support, development, and achievement across the school. Working with the SLT and GLLs, and partnering with other curriculum subject specialists, the Teaching and Learning Coach has the focus teaching and learning development, through assessment, data, pedagogy, resources, and curriculum. The personal qualities of the Lead for Teaching and Learning include enthusiasm for and highly skilled in teaching, and the ability to effectively support and develop colleagues with impactful teaching across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a direction for teaching and learning that aligns with the integrated inquiry philosophy of Dubai Schools Al Barsha School, in collaboration with the SLT, through policy, practice, effective pedagogy, resources, and curriculum across the school.
• Establish systems and processes, based on data analysis, with the SLT, to assess and analyze student assessment, progress, and achievement data.
• Map and review all achievement standards annually to guide grade planning, to ensure coverage and depth of teaching.
• Assist teachers with the gathering and analysis of classroom data on progress and attainment.
• Work collaboratively to decide on Dubai Schools Al Barsha School Development Goals for improved student achievement so that there is clarity and consensus.
• Take direct responsibility for the development, effectiveness, and management of teacher intervention and support programs.
• Plan and lead professional learning in pedagogy and curriculum.
• Recommend and manage resource selection and allocation to priority teaching goals.
• In conjunction with SLT and GLLs, support the evaluation of teaching and student outcomes through regular classroom visits, modelling and provision of formative and summative feedback to teachers about effective mathematics practice.
• Prepare and monitor school action plans and provide regular feedback to the SLT.
•  Contribute to quality assurance arrangements across schools to help improve the quality of teaching and learning.
•  Participate, as directed, in School Reviews, to identify and disseminate best practice and formulate, where required, appropriate school improvement goals related achievement and teaching.
• Work with the SLT on the preparation of the relevant section of the SDP and inspection documentation.
• Develop a deep understanding of ICT platforms and support tools in mathematics, leading the management, use and implementation of these.
• Help teachers to identify areas for improvement in their teaching practice and support their development.
•  Plan and run regular parent support meetings in relation to curriculum learning, to create parent partnerships, at least twice each term.

Person Specification:

●       Bachelors in Education in relevant field

●       Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.

●       Previous experience in middle leadership

●       Curriculum, data and professional learning experience

●       Experience in an American curriculum would be an advantage.

●       Demonstrate professionalism, commitment and integrity.

●       Inter-culturally aware with well-developed communication skills.

●       Innovative, motivated, resourceful, flexible, patient and can persevere.

●       Outgoing, positive and enthusiastic

●       Good spoken communication skills

Taaleem

As a leading education provider in the Middle East, Taaleem is continuing to support the UAE Vision and National Agenda 2021, establishing a unique partnership between the government and the private sectors. We currently manage and operate a number of private-public partnership schools in the UAE, with the aim of raising the quality of education; playing a significant role in shaping the present and future lives of Emirati youth. 

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of high quality references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.