Head of Primary
Al Dhafra Private Schools, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
The Board of Trustees is seeking to appoint a dynamic senior leader who possesses the vision, expertise and drive to lead our Primary School to its next phase of development.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent leadership, management and communication skills
- An outstanding record of leading school improvements and raising educational standards
- An ability to inspire and motivate staff and students
- The necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to lead and further develop teaching, learning and assessment
- Excellent understanding and experience of curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation
- The ability to evaluate and plan strategically
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of school inspection and accreditation processes
- The necessary skills to lead performance management and staff development (including CPD)
- Cultural awareness, understanding and sensitivity
- An ability to collaborate effectively with different stakeholder groups
About Al Dhafra
Al Dhafra Schools are owned by Dhafir Group who are a well-organized establishment based in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
The group currently own 2 co-educational, all through schools based in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain which implement the British and American curricula. The new, state-of-the-art campus in Abu Dhabi boasts excellent facilities and is a popular and established school, destined to meet its full capacity of 1700 students next academic year.
The school enjoys the benefits of experienced and highly effective senior leadership, as well as caring and dedicated teachers. Since its inception, Al Dhafra School’s focus has always been the attainment of the highest standards of educational excellence.
The Senior Leaders are responsible for overseeing the educational programmes and performance of their respective phases of the school and for supporting the organisation with its growth and development. The role will involve leading, guiding and mentoring the staff through school improvements, curriculum development and teacher training and development.
To apply for this position please visit our website: www.dhafraschools.com or to apply, email secretary@dhafraschools.com.
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About Al Dhafra Private Schools, Abu Dhabi
- Al Dhafra Private Schools, Abu Dhabi
- ME09 Mohamed Bin Zayed City, P.O.Box 25801
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi is a well-respected and popular school with over 1300 students, meeting the needs of the local Emirati and diverse international community. The school empowers its staff to fulfill their roles successfully and encourages and supports professional development. The school enjoys the benefits of dynamic, experienced leadership and management, a vibrant learning community, dedicated teachers and supportive governance. The school is located at the entrance to Abu Dhabi, perfectly situated to explore and experience the beauty of the emirates.
Principal
David Evans
Values and Vision
The aim of Al Dhafra Private Schools is to create students who are well-educated, retaining a strong sense of cultural identity while being internationally-minded. It is a supportive school environment with a culture of respect, tolerance and trust, and teaching is always of a high standard and high expectations are always placed on students.
Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge
The school is on a very exciting journey and has recently received very positive inspection reports from the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). Al Dhafra Private School, Abu Dhabi is a K-12 school which has over 1300 students and delivers the American curriculum. Our students’ performance in examinations is excellent and has continued to improve during recent years. Our most recent inspection report states that, ‘Students demonstrate positive attitudes to learning through their very good behaviour and strong relationships with staff and each other’. This positivity is strongly supported by our owner and Board of Trustees who are committed to supporting the school to become ‘outstanding’ in the next few years.
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