Deputy Head Teacher Middle School
Fujairah Private Academy
United Arab Emirates
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 17 August 2022
- Apply by:
- 25 June 2022
Job overview
We are seeking for our Middle School, a Deputy who is flexible and committed to high standards. There is a mixed intake of students, most of whom have English as a Second language. A thorough knowledge of modern pedagogy is required, with a commitment to differentiated teaching in all ability classes. It would be expected that the applicant would be able to lead CPD and be experienced in staff evaluation and development.
The Middle School Deputy Head Teacher will have responsibility with the second Deputy for managing Year 5 and Year 6. The DPHT's will report directly to the Executive Head Teacher. The middle management structure consists of Year Leaders and subject co-ordinators in both the English medium and Arabic programmes. Middle management in the Arabic Section reports to the Head of Arabic but Arabic staff are integrated into the life of the section, attend meetings, and take assemblies.
Applicants should be prepared to become involved in the school community. Fujairah Academy is modelled on a UK private school, where during term time a contribution well beyond the school day is expected. Staff find working in the school satisfying and many stay beyond the usual 2-3 years. Candidates need imagination, flexibility, and a sense of humour.
Applicants need preferably to fulfill the following criteria
• Enjoy good relations with parents, staff, and students. Contribute to the team ethic.
• Recent experience of middle management Experience of students for whom English is a second language
• Have a positive approach to student learning and behaviour
• Be able to adapt teaching styles to accommodate variety in learning strategies
• Have undergone continuing professional development in the last three years
• A willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school
• Be willing to assist with the continued development of the school
• Be prepared to follow the policies of the school
• Be prepared to gain an understanding that the school is a national school in the UAE following a British style curriculum. It is not an International School.
• A degree in education or a first degree plus a postgraduate certificate/diploma
• Be prepared to assist with management of the extracurricular programme
• Be prepared to become involved in cross phase activities
• Be prepared to undertake some classroom teaching
• Have good IT skills
• Be a fluent speaker of English
• Have a degree in Education or a first degree with a Primary specialisation from a UK/Australian/New Zealand university.
CONDITIONS
• Contract is for three years renewable by mutual consent. The first terms probationary.
• A terminal gratuity is paid at the end of the period of service in the school. Currently labour law states that this as 21 days salary for each full year of service.
• Sponsorship is provided by the school
• Salary is dependent on the qualifications and experience of the teacher. The salary for this post would be circa AED 18,000 per month (£ 47,940 p.a. at current exchange rates). This is free of any taxes or deductions. Exchange rates of the UAE Dirham to the currency in the country of origin should be checked. There is no tax or deductions, and salary is the cash in hand amount.
• Rent free, two bedroom furnished and air-conditioned accommodation is available, along with payment of reasonable utilities.
• Annual air ticket to country of permanent residence for the teacher.
• This is a single status position unless part of a married teaching couple
• A medical insurance is provided valid in the UAE excluding dentistry and maternity.
• The school does not provide a baggage allowance but a settling in allowance of DH 1000/- is paid on arrival.
COST OF LIVING
The cost of living in Fujairah is much lower than Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi. Also, there is no rental cost to the staff member as a flat is provided.
The school is an accredited member of the Association of the British Schools of the Middle East www.bsme.org.uk. and Association of British Schools Overseas www.aobso.org.uk
Applications to the Principal, Ms Jan Brettingham, Fujairah Academy using the interactive application form on the TES website.
About Fujairah Private Academy
- Fujairah Private Academy
- E89, Near City Centre, PO Box 797, Academic City
- Fujairah
- United Arab Emirates
Fujairah Academy is a fee-paying co-educational school for students from 4-18 years of age. There are currently 688 students, with 181 in the Senior Section. Entry is by interview with parents and children. Or in the case of students applying from overseas, a last school report, good conduct certificate and in certain cases an admission test. Students from Year 4 and above are required to have English Language skills at a level commensurate with their age and from Year 7 Cognitive ability tests are part of the admission procedures. A test of English and Mathematical competency and Arabic for native speakers are taken.
Fujairah Academy was founded in 1982, as a small Primary school located on a site near the beach. In 1990 the school was extended to provide an education for students of secondary age and as the school expanded a purpose-built campus was built. This has been fully operational since April 2003.
The school is a non-profit making organisation owned by the Government of Fujairah, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah. A British style education is offered in a bilingual setting with the student body currently comprising 85% UAE nationals and the remainder being from Middle Eastern and Asian countries.
The National Curriculum of England and Wales is followed in core areas and students are prepared for Cambridge and Edexcel GCSE, GCE AS and A2 level examinations. The Thanawa Ama equivalency is available for Emirati and other students of Arab nationalities. Students leave for higher education at the end of Year 12 or Year 13, mainly to the U.K., U.S.A, or U.A.E. The school is an institution in which people from a wide variety of nationalities and cultural backgrounds work together. Each student in regarded as an individual and we aim to provide a purposeful and friendly atmosphere for their academic and personal growth. Creativity and individual enthusiasm are valued here, as are tolerance and co-operation.
All teachers at Fujairah Academy have qualified teacher status with most coming from the UK. Qualified Arabic staff teach Arabic and Islamic Studies.
The school provides a stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. Students learn to work together in a community based on mutual respect and a desire to engage with the world beyond the school. Children mature into confident adults, aware of their own strengths and interests, able to take responsibility for themselves and others.
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