Assistant Headteacher Secondary - Teaching & Learning / Curriculum

Located in the Remraam Community, around 25 minutes from the centre of Dubai, South View School caters for children from over 75 nationalities aged in the FS1 to Year 11 phases. KS5 is forecast to launch in August 2023 offering A level and BTEC qualifications.

The focus of the school is on nurturing individuals and helping them achieve personal success across a broad spectrum of criteria. A robust, empathic and supportive pastoral spine and a personal, bespoke approach to pupils' lives are fundamental to our daily work. A strong pastoral, kindness based professional mindset is a necessity for the school that enjoys positive and happy relationships with parents and other stakeholders. Staff and pupil turnover is very low (4%) which is a source of considerable pride for all and testament to our unique placing as a happy, progressive school.

We are looking for an outstanding, innovative, and experienced leader to join the Secondary Leadership Team. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Secondary in defining, articulating and implementing the shared vision and values of the school through effective communication and engagement with all stakeholders. The role will involve leadership of curriculum, assessment and teaching and learning, with a particular focus on developing our teaching staff. Experience of timetable construction is desirable.

At South View School leaders can expect:

·        To be respected as innovative professionals with autonomy to provide unique and stimulating learning experiences that stimulate curiosity, confidence and enjoyment

·        To work with a staff body who are fully committed to doing the best for each student

·        To help shape the direction of the school as we continue to grow 

·        A positive, unique working environment with a top-class professional development programme

The ideal candidate will:

·        Have a proven track record of leading and affecting change to achieve and sustain outstanding outcomes for students in a secondary school.

·        Be a reflective practitioner who is passionate about professional growth in others and themselves.

·        Set and strive for the highest expectations of students, colleagues and themselves.

·        Proactively drive improvement in Teaching and Learning by line managing key faculties and departments.

·        Have experience of working in a British or British international school.