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Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Achievement for Secondary (AY 2023/2024) Al Yasmina Academy

Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Achievement for Secondary (AY 2023/2024) Al Yasmina Academy

Yasmina British Academy

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
6 June 2023

Job overview

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal - Curriculum and Achievement for Secondary for Al Yasmina Academy in Abu Dhabi to start at the earliest.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form.
  • Lead strategic direction and development of key areas of the Academy, including but not limited to setting the vision, analysing data, improvement planning, target setting and ongoing self-evaluation.
  • Lead and manage staff, including but not limited to overseeing recruitment, performance and professional development, duties.
  • Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources, including but not limited to budget planning, recruitment and retention of staff, safeguarding of students ensuring compliance with ADEK and BSO expectations.  
  • Lead on the marketing of key aspects of the Academy, raise the profile of the Academy, increase student numbers and ensure positive feedback from stakeholders. 
  • To be an active member of the Academy’s Senior Leadership Team and other staff teams as appropriate.
  • To assist the Secondary Principal and Principal in shaping the direction of the Academy and setting high expectations at all times.
  • To deputise in the absence of the Secondary Principal or as required. 
  • To undertake any additional responsibilities as delegated by the Secondary Principal or Principal. 
  • To take responsibility for own ongoing professional development and performance in line with key performance indicators.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Direction:

  • To lead on and develop the vision and culture across the secondary phase, which falls in line with whole Academy expectations.
  • To ensure the Academy policies promotes good relationships and it complements the intended culture.
  • To lead on key areas of the SEF and SDP ensuring key improvement priorities are identified and actioned based on current research and evidence.
  • To develop and oversee the MER and quality assurance processes and present an accurate and coherent account of the Academy’s performance in relation to key performance standards to a range of audiences including governors and parents.
  • To effectively lead the Academy through external review and inspections in key performance standards. 
  • To promote positive relationships within and outside the Academy to ensure a cohesive school community, including but not limited to developing parent partnerships and working with external entities.
  • To set the strategic direction for Middle Leaders to ensure all students are happy and thrive within the Academy and ensure high levels of accountability. 
  • To work with the senior leadership team to provide quality provision that supports the whole child and ensures outstanding progress and attainment for all. 
  • To provide strategic direction and line manage agreed middle leaders to ensure that the academy exceeds the expectations of students, parents, and other stakeholders.

Curriculum and Assessment:

  • To work with all stakeholders to set the vision and tone for the curriculum in line with the Academy’s overall vision.  
  • To lead on key policies to ensure it meets the needs of the Academy. 
  • To further develop the secondary curriculum, and middle school curriculum, as well as oversee the implementation of IB.  
  • Lead on the extended curriculum, including but not limited to extracurricular, internships, work experience and our Academy of Excellence. 
  • To lead and develop a literacy curriculum. 
  • To lead on the options process for key stage 4 and 5.
  • To ensure high expectations for all staff in relation to the curriculum and assessment standards and provide CPD as required.
  • To ensure effective communication to parents regarding the curriculum, assessments, progress, attainment and other aspects of the Academy as necessary. 
  • To quality assure provision and undertake regular learning walks and drop-ins as well as formal observations to ensure high standards across the Academy.
  • To lead on the analysis, presentation and use of internal and external data, ensuring effective systems and processes are in place, holding staff accountable at all levels. 
  • To ensure effective systems and processes are in place, to accurately submit data, as and when required, to internal and external entities.
  • Lead on the reporting of data to parents and other internal and external entities as required.
  • To lead on internal and external assessments and exam as set out by the school or external entities. 

Leading and managing staff:

  • To timetable the secondary school, working in conjunction with primary and whole school subjects, to ensure innovative, yet compliant, learning experiences and deployment of staff.
  • To coach and mentor teachers and leaders to significantly improve their professional performance and practice. 
  • To oversee examinations and line manage the examinations officer to ensure the efficient running of all examination and assessment periods.
  • To lead on data and line manage the Lead Data Coordinator
  • To recruit and select high calibre teaching and support staff
  • To line manage Heads of Department and other staff as directed

Managing Resources:

  • To lead on the assessment/exam calendar holding the secondary school overview.
  • To lead on reporting to parents regarding progress, attainment and all external results.
  • To lead on all aspects of external examinations/assessments, including results days.
  • To lead on a social media strategy to promote key successes of the academy. 
  • Lead on the secondary budget in line with strategic and operational development targets, including but not limited to delivering an effective curriculum model, resources and assessments/exams.
  • To ensure the necessary acquisition of external assessments and external software packages that allow the school efficiently to function. 

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Education or BSc/BA degree with PGCE or equivalent is essential. Masters or NPQSL desirable. 
  • At least 6 years teaching experience, including 4 consecutive years of performance exceeding standards and expectations as evidenced by performance appraisal.
  • At least 2 years experience in a Middle Leadership role. 
  • Experience of leading school initiatives that have led to significant improvement in standards and achievement. 
  • Experience working with parents and external agencies. 
  • A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be made via the website.

This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.

Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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