Department Head- English
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2018
Job overview
Contract term: 2 Years, with annual option to renew thereafter
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls is looking to expand our international teaching staff. We believe that outstanding teachers are the cornerstone of an outstanding school. By building on our teachers’ pedagogical practice through ongoing professional development we best serve the educational needs of our students and honor the concept of lifelong learning.
Candidates must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in English, and at least 3 years experience in a Head of Department role. In return, we offer a competitive salary; high quality accommodation with excellent facilities, mostly including gym and pool; annual vacation flights; and comprehensive medical insurance.
Please submit your CV, accompanied by a brief letter of application, outlining your career so far and ambitions within the education profession.
The closing date for applications is 20th March.
We will then contact the most suitable candidates to invite them for face-to-face interviews in London between the 23rd and 26th March, 2018.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in English
- PGCE or equivalent qualification in Education
- A minimum of 2 years teaching experience, 3 years as a Head of Department
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
Application email: heather.gorman@zayedacademyboys.ae
About The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
- The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
- Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street, Al Rowdah
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
SZPAG believes strongly in the power of our students, and their ability to change the world for the better.
We live by our core purpose: 'Honoring the Past, Educating for the Future'.
Maintaining an appreciation for the UAE's international community and world at large, the school’s vision aims to help secure the future of the UAE, by providing strong community role-models who understand their heritage and traditions and are also equipped with the skills and life-long learning dispositions necessary to embrace the challenges of tomorrow and to take on leadership roles.
We achieve this by providing an excellent, accredited American curriculum that ensures that all students are able to make the most of their talents and abilities.
The curriculum is distinguished by its focus on rigor, differentiation and innovation with an overriding alignment and appreciation of the UAE National Identity. We are committed to incorporating 21st century skills into every subject studied. Innovation is embedded, not only in our school’s purpose, but in all aspects of our curriculum. Our students are equipped with a 1-to-1 iPad model which provides individualised support based on student needs. Throughout the school, coding, robotics, computer science, and STEM is embedded across all grades and subject areas.
The overall wellbeing of our students is paramount: we are committed to meeting the need of each student to ensure our graduates are college and career ready.
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