Head of Primary
Al Dhafra Private Schools, Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
Job overview
Al Dhafra Private Schools are owned by Dhafir Group who are a highly successful and well-organized establishment based in the UAE. The group currently own 2 co-educational, all through schools based in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, which offer American and British curricula respectively.
THE SCHOOL
Al Dhafra, Abu Dhabi is a well-respected and popular 3-18 school with over 1500 students, meeting the needs of the local Emirati and diverse international community. The school is on a very exciting journey and has recently received a very positive Inspection Report from the Abu Dhabi Department for Education and Knowledge (ADEK). 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.
THE POST – Head of Primary
We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, dedicated and experienced leader to join our whole school Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will be required to work collaboratively alongside a multi-cultural teaching and support team in our continued pursuit of excellence. The main aspects of the role will be to lead on and oversee the further strategic development and operational procedures of the Primary Department, ensuring the quality of education provided to Al Dhafra students is as good as it can be. The Head of Primary will also be required to work extremely closely with the Kindergarten / Early Years team to facilitate seamless transition between the phases. This opportunity is ideal for someone who is already a senior leader or experienced middle leader looking for the next progression in his/her career.
We invite applications from individuals who are able to:
- Support and create an environment in which their team members can flourish;
- Foster a ‘can do’ attitude amongst colleagues and are prepared to lead by example;
- Plan strategically, with the students interests at the forefront of everything they do;
- Promote a real sense of family community through working in partnership with all stakeholders;
- Support their own and their colleagues’ professional development;
- Initiate positive school improvement and aspire to excellence in all areas;
Qualifications / Person Specification
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A relevant teaching qualification: minimum of a BEd. or BA/BSc + PGCE/QTS for the age group you will be leading;
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A minimum of 5 years recent teaching with middle or senior leadership experience;
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An excellent understanding of primary teaching, learning, curriculum and assessment;
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Experience / Understanding of teaching students for whom English is a second language;
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Excellent communication skills to lead by example, as well as collaborate with other senior leaders, staff members and parents;
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Ability to work strategically, research and implement new ideas whilst evaluating current processes;
Terms and conditions
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2 year contract renewable annually;
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Remuneration package including a competitive tax-free salary, accommodation or allowance, health insurance, flight allowance and end of contract gratuity.
Application
Please send your up to date CV, with full details of two referees and recent photograph, along with a letter of application to: secretary@dhafraschools.com mentioning the job title in the subject line of the email.
In the letter outline your leadership philosophy and why you believe you have the right experience and skill set for this role. Also describe an area that you have led on in your current role and how it successfully impacted on school improvement.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Visit www.dhafraschools.com for more information about us.
Attached documents
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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