Head of Physics

Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Physics  for Al Yasmina Academy in Abu Dhabi for the next academic year 2021 - 2022.

Al Yasmina Academy is an outstanding English Curriculum school in the beautiful city of Abu Dhabi.  It is an exciting, challenging and enjoyable place for all, where the staff are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment, where everyone feels valued and safe, ideas can flourish and students can realise their full potential. A love of learning, enquiry, independence, creativity, motivation and resilience are key factors in our learning culture.  We appreciate the importance of achieving high standards and support that process. It is important to us that we provide academic rigour within a supportive and inviting environment in which students enjoy attending and feel safe. We aim to equip our students to become global citizens of the future, able to make a positive contribution to society.

The successful candidate will be closely aligned with the core values and ethos of Aldar Academies and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide outstanding professional leadership and management for the department in order to enable high quality teaching and learning, academic excellence and outstanding achievement for all students. Be exemplary in professionalism and educational practices and act as role model to all colleagues whilst upholding the schools core values and vision.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Assist 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 the department, including but not limited to setting the vision, analysing data, improvement planning, target setting and ongoing self evaluation.
• Further develop an outstanding teaching and learning culture ensuring outstanding achievement for all.
• Lead on curriculum development ensuring outstanding provision for all, including an enhanced extra and co-curricular programme.
• Lead and manage staff, including but not limited to overseeing staffing, recruitment, performance appraisal and professional development.
• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources, including but not limited to budget planning, timetable overview and talent acquisition.
• Lead on the marketing of the department to promote the school, raise the profile of the subject and increase student numbers.
• Communicate effectively and proactively with all stakeholders.
• Play a lead role in developing key policies and practices that support the Academy’s overall aims, vision and values.
• Other duties which may be reasonably assigned by the Principal

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Education Degree in Physics or bachelor’s degree in equivalent field with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in teaching Physics (Mandatory), including 4 consecutive years of teaching performance that exceeds standards and expectations as per appraisal reviews.
• Experience of a British Curriculum is essential, including I/GCSE and I/A Level.
• Previous leadership experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

We Offer:

Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child centred and innovative schools based in the UAE.  We educate over 10,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational and dedicated school leaders.  We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing and free child school places.  Our future-focussed learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.  Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves.

Aldar Academies are keen to hear from like-minded, forward thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenge and opportunities that we have to offer.

APPLICATION

Applicants will be required to submit a letter of application and CV, together with copies of their passport, education certificates and police clearance to complete the on-line application process. On CV, please include the names and contact email addresses of three professional referees one of which must be a current Principal.

Aldar Academies is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people, and any offer of appointment will be subject to any relevant medical checks and clearance from appropriate safeguarding authorities.