Female Head of Secondary
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Salary:
- from GBP 60,000 (tax-free)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 21 February 2019
Job overview
The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Girls provides a high-quality, KG to Grade 12 American curriculum delivered by inspirational teachers, ensuring that all of our students are able to make the most of their talents and abilities. Our striking school, with its generous grounds and facilities, supports us in providing exceptional opportunities for our students. SZPAG is accredited by NEASC and CIS.
As well as providing a top class education to the daughters of local families, the school has a strong emphasis on developing our students’ awareness of local culture, so that they can become the UAE’s leaders for the future. Our aim is to help our girls develop a deep understanding of how their heritage and traditions can prepare them to face and embrace the challenges of tomorrow.
We live by our school’s motto: Honoring the past. Educating for the future.
The school is licensed by the Department of Education and Knowledge, Abu Dhabi. Our local regulatory authority operates an inspection rubric based on the Ofsted framework applied to UK schools. The school’s ambition is to make the small improvements necessary to be rated Outstanding in 2019/20.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and experienced Head of Secondary to continue the secondary school’s forward momentum in academic achievement and progress. The successful candidate will be collaborative and culturally sensitive and will work closely with the other members of the SLT, the Subject and Pastoral Leads and the teaching staff to ensure that the Secondary School provides an outstanding educational experience for our girls, preparing them to contribute fully to the communities in which they live.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred)
- Master’s or equivalent qualification in Education
- A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check
- A minimum of 10 years in education, 3 of which in a leadership role.
REMUNERATION
Salary from AED 24,000 per month (negotiable, tax free) plus generous overseas benefits including accommodation, vacation flights, tuition benefit for school-age children, comprehensive medical insurance.
To apply for the post email your CV and a formal letter of application to Heather Gorman at Heather.Gorman@zayedacademyboys.ae. The letter should incorporate how you meet the person specification, why you are applying for the position and what particular attributes and qualities you would bring to the role.
The closing date for applications is February 21st, 2019.
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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