Assistant Headteacher

ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER

Contract type:      Full Time (start August 2020)
Contract term:     Fixed Term – 2 years, renewable annually thereafter

The School 

Providing academic excellence for over 30 years, Horizon has established a rich tradition as a school that cares. At Horizon, we develop our children into kind, creative, tolerant and passionate learners, who are given the opportunity to succeed today, whilst being prepared for the complexities of tomorrow.

We have challenging and rigorous academic expectations based on the National Curriculum for England, in an inclusive environment where barriers to learning are identified, appreciated and overcome together. We aim to develop the leaders of the future, by surrounding children with opportunities to innovate, critically reflect, collaborate and take ownership of their own learning processes and outcomes.

Horizon is an outstanding, forward-thinking school, which embraces new opportunities within learning and teaching. Tradition and values drive our guiding principles, but it is a willingness to innovate which ensures the school continues to thrive, and our newly opened STEM lab and innovative STEM Curriculum is testament to this.

Take a look at our website and social media accounts to see what a truly exceptional place it is to be:
 

www.horizonschooldubai.com
www.facebook.com/HorizonDubaiUAE
www.instagram.com/horizonschooldubai/ 

The Post 

Horizon English School is looking to recruit an inspiring and ambitious Assistant Headteacher for its outstanding primary school in Dubai.  The role offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and committed leader who can develop their career in a growing international school, supporting the school’s ethos of ‘Dream, Aspire and Achieve’.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of teaching and learning, through research, theories and strategies, ensuring the needs of each and every of our young learners is met.   You will join a team of motivated, friendly and supportive senior leaders who are passionate about developing the staff and children in their care and you will play a significant role in our future growth.

It is likely that you will have a minimum of three years experience as a middle leader in a British Curriculum school and it is essential that you are able demonstrate impact you have had on standards and student outcomes in your existing role, as well as showcasing the developments in your leadership competencies during this time.  Experience across different key stages in primary education is desirable.

The areas of responsibility for this position will initially be matched to the strengths of the successful applicant and the Assistant Headteacher role will evolve over time, to meet the changing needs of the school.

If you would like to have a tour of our school or have an informal chat about the position before applying, please contact Elaine Burrell, HR Manager, at elaineburrell@horizonschooldubai.com.

The successful candidate will benefit from furnished accommodation, private medical cover, flight allowances, end of service gratuity and an attractive tax-free salary and leadership allowance.  In addition, there will be a significant commitment to supporting the development and career goals of the successful candidates. 

The Application Process

Please complete the TES application form and supporting statement.

Interview Schedule
London - 20th-23rd January, 2020
Manchester - 24th-26th January, 2020
UAE - during January/February 2020
Other overseas (online interview) - 20th-26th January, 2020

Thank you for your interest in Horizon English School.  Due to the large number of applications expected for this position, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.