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Head of Secondary

Head of Secondary

GEMS Wellington Academy - Dubai Silicon Oasis

Dubai

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2018 (or sooner, if possible)
Apply by:
22 October 2017

Job overview

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation


About the School: 

Opened in 2011, GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis (WSO) is a Premium British School located in a prestigious area of Dubai. The school already has over 4200 students from FS1 to Y12; although WSO is large, it is effectively broken down into much smaller sections. There are currently 2880 in the Primary School, which is at full capacity. The Secondary School has a current roll of 1366 with the KS3 years near to full capacity. Each School occupies its own building across the WSO, which can accommodate over 6000 students at full capacity.   

 

The WSO focus is ‘World Class – World Ready’; to support this, we have truly world class and stunning facilities – a simply superb environment for the students to grow, learn and succeed. Virtually all teaching staff are either British or Irish; they operate at a very high level of expectations in teaching and professional development.    


First and foremost, WSO is a very caring and happy place; philosophically, nothing matters more than the children’s happiness and safety. We deliver British curriculum from the Foundation Stages through to Year 11. At post-16, we offer the IB, with pathways to study either the Diploma Programme or the Career Related Programme. University success rates are high, with the (i)GCSE results easily exceeding UK averages. WSO demonstrated exceptional levels of innovation both in technology and its pedagogy; therefore, some of the best practice from across the world is blended into our programme. A significant emphasis is placed on the co-curricular programme; in particular, performing arts, sport and outdoor education.


The Role:  

There are few Schools in the world which offer this type of opportunity for experience and progression. We are looking to appoint an outstanding and exceptional Head of Secondary. 

The successful candidate will play a major role on the Executive Leadership Team supporting the Principal/CEO in leading the whole school strategically, operationally and financially.  

 The Head of Secondary provides day to day leadership and management to ensure effective delivery of quality education. Responsibilities will include operational leadership, academic performance management, pastoral care, involvement in staff recruitment, inductions and training.    


The current post holder has secured a most prestigious role with the International Baccalaureate. It is hoped that the successful applicant will take up this new post in September 2018, or sooner if possible.    


To be considered for this role, candidates must:  

• Be an effective and dynamic leader (Head or exceptional Deputy) with a proven track record in school improvement; moreover, possessing real gravitas and presence within a school community.  

• Be rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.  

• Be able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff, promoting and developing approaches to learning.  

• Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of delivery at KS4 and post-16 (IB or A Level experience is essential). 

 • Be able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school.    


Applicants will be fully qualified teachers with significant leadership experience, preferably within a UK curriculum environment.


The successful candidate will have clear communication skills both verbal & written and exceptional organisational skills. Refined interpersonal skills and experience of leading a large and high performing team are also vital.     


More information can be found here: http://bit.ly/gemswso-candididateinfo


Application Process:    

A very attractive overseas remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax free salary, accommodation allowance, VISA, joining airfare, annual return flight, medical cover and tuition fee concessions.     


If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application.    

To apply for these positions please visit our Careers site https://careers.gemseducation.com/ and apply online, ensuring you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.    


Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

About GEMS Wellington Academy - Dubai Silicon Oasis

GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis (WSO) is a distinctive and special place where children feel valued and imagination is very much alive. They encourage the various talents of their students in order to ensure that they all develop a confidence and independence that is recognised by everyone who meets them.

GEMS Wellington Academy – Silicon OASIS opened in 2011 and is a Premium British School in a prestigious area of Dubai. WSO provides a progression from the Early Years Foundation Stage through an enriched and developed National Curriculum for England into personalised qualification pathways, incorporating IGCSE, GCSE, IB, A’ Level and BTEC, WSO looks to cultivate a spirit of cooperation, tolerance and mutual respect whilst encouraging individual students to feel that their unique contribution is valued.

Offering world-class facilities, WSO places special emphasis on blended learning and the integration of technology into the curriculum, in keeping with the educational rationale of the Academy and the vision of the Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority. As children mature, they are able to scrutinize their academic progress and build a precise picture of each child’s potential; this allows them to reward a child’s hard work over a period of time and brings Early Years Foundation and more senior curricula much closer together, acknowledging that GEMS Wellington Academy - Silicon Oasis is very much one Academy.

At WSO, the key objective is to equip students for the 21st Century and enable them develop a skill-set to succeed in an uncertain future.
WSO http://www.gemswellingtonacademy-dso.com/

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