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Head of Primary & EYFS

Head of Primary & EYFS

Sunmarke School

United Arab Emirates

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2016
Apply by:
14 May 2016

Job overview

About us:

Fortes Education, Dubai manages Regent International School & Sunmarke School, and the Jumeirah International Nurseries in Dubai.  We are growing our network of schools and nurseries, and aspire to become one of the leading providers of education in the UAE.  We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and leadership in our educational services and practices, and are committed to delivering high quality education provision to the young people and families that we serve.  Our vision is to develop truly exceptional schools that inspire, empower and enlighten pupils and enriches the communities that we form part of.

Fortes Schools will provide students an academically rigorous education supported by a broad and balanced range of learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.  Our curriculum will be enriched through the integration of a holistic “Education in Human Values” (EHV) program which develops character and emotional intelligence.  We aspire to maximise academic achievement, nurture our children to become independent learners, confident individuals, responsible young adults who have the necessary qualifications, skills and values to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Sunmarke School is our new state-of-the-art flag-ship school having an overall capacity of ~ 3,000 students.  Situated at a prime location in the Jumeirah Village Triangle, Sunmarke will open its doors in September 2016, and will welcome students from EYFS to Year 13.  Sunmarke will offer the National Curriculum for England, followed by GCSE / IGCSE at Key Stage 4, and the A’Level programme of study at 6th Form.

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all through (3-18) school at its inception and to play an important part in our journey to outstanding.

About you:

We are looking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and inspirational Head of Primary & EYFS to establish the EYFS and Primary Phases of our new school.  This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding educational professional to join one of our leading UK National Curriculum schools in Dubai in delivering the highest standards of education to our students. The successful candidate will work with the Board of Directors & the Principal, to manage and direct the strategic direction and vision of the school, as well as ensure the smooth running of the school on a day to day basis.

Qualities we seek in our Senior Leaders:

  • Passion and experience as a Leader, adept at delivering the UK National Curriculum across the EYFS, Lower Primary and Upper Primary phases;
  • An inspiring leader holding high expectations personally and for his/her team, supporting and challenging all stakeholders to be critical thinkers, and motivating them to achieve their fullest potential.
  • An unrelenting focus to maximise student attainment, progress and achievement;
  • An ability to build and develop highly effective teams, organisational structures and academic processes, whilst maintaining accurate knowledge of the quality of learning, teaching and assessment;
  • Experienced in the coaching and mentoring of staff;
  • Flexibility and an eagerness to support the Leadership Team to lead and manage a large school;
  • The ability to embed an inspirational educational vision, draw on best educational practices from around the world to shape the school’s strategic direction, within the aims and values of Fortes Education
  • Resilience, decisiveness and managerial skills required to effectively establish and embed high standards, and drive improvements in each phase
  • Commercially aware, fully comprehending the crucial importance of “NOR”, of working within budgets, and of making school and commercially viable and sustainable enterprise.
  • A person of high values and absolute integrity who will always put the needs of the pupils first.
  • Evidence and proven track record of holding a strategic role in leading a phase in a school, is desirable.
  • A collegiate and collaborative team-player, capable when necessary of decisive leadership, and ensuring that there is a seamless transition between the relevant phases of the school
  • Confident and impressive communicator who can quickly build a first-class team, is respected by all stakeholders, and has the capacity to inspire great learning and world-class outcomes
  • A first class leader who is able to prioritise, has excellent time-management skills, is conversant with latest ICT and socially collaborative education and project management tools that enhance the learning environment.
  • Should hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B.A & PGCE / PGDE or equivalent. Tertiary qualifications such as NPQH / PTC are desirable.  It is preferred that applicants have at least 4 years experience as a Senior Leader.  Applicants from the independent sector are welcome to apply. 

 Our Offer:

  • Working in Dubai, one of the world’s most sought after work and travel destinations
  • Excellent tax-free salary
  • Furnished family accommodation
  • Relocation allowance
  • Medical insurance, free education, annual air-fare allowances for self, spouse & up to 2 minor dependents
  • An enthusiastic learning community dedicated to maximising student achievement and to creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom
  • Working with a team of driven and supportive colleagues

To Apply:

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Vacancies.aspx

Interviews will be held via SKYPE and/or at a venue in Dubai or the UK

Application Closing Date 15th May 2016

About Sunmarke School

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  • Sunmarke School
  • Street 2, District 5, Jumeirah Village Triangle, PO Box: 24857, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates
+971 423 8900

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Sunmarke School is our state-of-the-art flag-ship school having an overall capacity of ~ 3,000 students.

We present an exciting opportunity to join our all-through (3-18) school and to play an important part in our journey to outstanding.

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