Academic Coordinator for Primary for August 2021
Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2021
Job overview
We are looking for an Academic Coordinator for our Primary School for August 2021. This role will have a significantly reduced teaching load.
The Academic Coordinator will be a key member of the Primary Leadership Team (PLT) and will take responsibility for overseeing the provision of high-quality academic policy and protocol and assumes responsibility for high quality learning and teaching in the Primary School.
Duties/responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Direction:
To work with the pedagogical leadership team towards:
• Ensuring the school promotes international mindedness
• School improvement through self-study for school inspection and authorization processes i.e., KHDA, IB, CIS
• Developing and implementing policies and practices reflecting the school’s commitment to high standards i.e., KHDA, IB, CIS
• Sharing expertise and bringing positive benefits to the school by working with outside agencies and stakeholders including other schools and organizations
• Reviewing and implementing subject development plans
• The well-being of students
Logistics:
• Collaborate with EY and Secondary deputies to align the approach towards reporting and conferences
• Ensure clear organization, logistics communication and understanding of all academic events, including external assessment, and reporting.
Curriculum:
Work with the PLT to
• Support and implement systems and documentation including mapping the transdisciplinary program of inquiry, unit planners, daily planners, policy documents, guidelines for verification and evaluation and continuum initiatives.
• Support guidance for PYP teachers in understanding PYP scope and sequence documents to include committee, team or individual consultation on the elements of the PYP curriculum framework so that they can use a range and balance of teaching strategies, involving students actively in their own learning, address the individual needs of students
• Develop and support PYP curriculum and initiatives
Teaching and Learning:
Work with the PLT to
• Support the PYP coordinator in developing a shared understanding and vision for outstanding teaching and learning
• Raise the quality of teaching and learning in according to the IBPYP and KHDA DSIB standards including mentoring, modelling, team teaching, implementing action plans, observing and consulting
• Provide regular feedback for colleagues recognizing best practice, supporting their progress against objectives resulting in tangible impact on student learning and progress
• Support teachers with implementing action plans through an inquiry-based appraisal process
• Share in the facilitation of whole school events i.e. proposals, invitations, communication, set-up and reflection
• Facilitate regular community assemblies as a platform for promoting students learning and appreciating student action
Assessment Support:
• Work in collaboration with the leadership team to review and implement an assessment policy reflecting expectations of the program
• Work with subject and grade coordinators to monitor the progress made in achieving subject/area plans and targets, evaluating the effect on teaching and learning
• Work with the leadership team to analyze and synthesize progress and attainment
Teaching and Learning:
Work with the PLT to
• Support the PYP coordinator in developing a shared understanding and vision for outstanding teaching and learning
• Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in according to the IBPYP and KHDA DSIB through mentoring, modelling, team teaching, implementing action plans, observing consulting and providing regular and personalized feedback resulting in tangible impact on student learning and progress
• Support teachers with implementing action plans through an inquiry-based appraisal process
As part of our commitment to our academic staff personal and professional development, comprehensive professional development will be provided to the successful candidate, who will
• be fully qualified and experienced Primary Class Teacher with a Bachelor in Education Degree and Professional Teaching Qualification
• have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning
• have a proven track record of middle leadership in currently having been a subject or grade coordinator or equivalent role
The salary and benefits package reflects the fact that SISD is committed to excellence.
We are committed to providing a safe and happy environment for all our employees and in which our students can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our employees and students. All employees are subject to appropriate vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/home country and any other country of residence.
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About Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
- Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai
- Dubai Healthcare City, Phase 2, PO Box 505002, Al Jaddaf
- Dubai
- 505002
- United Arab Emirates
About the School
SISD is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world. Recently ranked by Spears as one of the top 100 private schools in the world.
As one of the only IB, bilingual, boarding schools in the world, SISD shares a commitment to high quality, challenging, and international education. We encourage and support all our students to become successful, global minded, enthusiastic lifelong learners who will confidently take advantage of future opportunities and help make a difference. Together with our teaching staff and parents, we support our students to develop to their full potential in a motivating, multilingual and international learning environment. .
Bilingual
Our unique international and multilingual environment provides all students with authentic exposure to English, French, German and Arabic through regular daily contact with native speakers. Students in the immersive bilingual streams learn to communicate, think and reflect in a range of different languages. We also offer an additional and unique IB STEAM curriculum for students in addition to the bilingual stream. As global citizens we celebrate diversity, treating all languages and cultures with equal respect.
Excellence
We believe in maintaining high standards and aspire to be the best that we can be. We foster a spirit of enquiry, encouraging both creative and critical thinking.
Sustainability
We believe that social, cultural, economic and environmental awareness prepare us to play our part in shaping a better future, both for ourselves and for those around us. Our school campus is eco-friendly, using less energy to create a comfortable and healthy environment.
Togetherness
In our international community, we know that we are at our best when we all work together. We view active participation in the community, from the most local to the most global, as the foundation of a valuable life
INSPIRING EXCELLENCE
Our school values are at the heart of everything we do. This B.E.S.T. approach to education recognises the importance of developing lasting human values alongside academic success.
Our Programmes
At SISD we follow the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from Pre-Kindergarten (PreKG) to Grade 12 and the Swiss Baccalaureate programme from Grade 6 onwards. The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai is an IB Continuum World School authorised to offer and teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) IB Diploma Programme (DP) and the IB Career-related Programme (CP).
We are also a member of the Swiss Group of Schools, CIS and ECIS.
SISD offers three different streams with an emphasis on offering learners the chance to develop international-mindedness, to broaden their skills and capabilities and to acquire the information needed to access other cultures:
• IB Bilingual English/French (with Arabic)
• IB Bilingual English/German (with Arabic)
• IB with additional languages (French or German with Arabic) and personalised STEAM* programme.
*PreKG-Grade 5
Our Teachers
We look to recruit enthusiastic and committed educators who have an international outlook and a passion for teaching. Successful candidates will have demonstrated that they are motivated and are committed to inspiring students and enriching academic and wellbeing excellence. In return we offer a competitive remuneration package to briefly include fully furnished accommodation, annual flight allowance, medical insurance to cover premium hospitals and clinics, visa, free child places, on campus world-class leisure facilities to include use of gym, Olympic size pool, running track etc, peace pods and a be good to yourself day as part of our wellness initiatives.
We are based in one of the safest and most dynamic cities in the world, with the largest airport travel hub only 15 mins away from school, making SISD an ideal choice for those who wish to explore the GCC, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
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