Head of Secondary School
Al Rabeeh Academy
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive (Tax Free)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 March 2019
Job overview
Head of Secondary
Al Rabeeh Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and highly skilled Head of Secondary for August 2019.
Al Rabeeh Academy welcomed its first students in September 2017 and is an all through FS1 to Year 13 International Private School, complete with state of the art facilities.
The Academy offers the National Curriculum for England, alongside Arabic Language, Islamic Studies and Social Studies (taught by Arabic teachers). The post holder will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team you should already have senior leadership experience within a vibrant and diverse school and be ready to take on the next challenging stage of your career. The successful candidate will have the energy, charisma, personality and educational philosophy to drive standards across the phase and develop close and genuine relationships with staff, students and parents. Candidates should have a genuine commitment to child initiated and active learning, putting children first and ensuring that they are challenged as individuals.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification and have at least 10 years teaching experience in a secondary department, with at least 5 of them in a senior leadership role. Candidates must also have recent experience either in a UK school, or of teaching the English National Curriculum and it is essential you are a fluent English speaker.
Applicants must demonstrate:
• Initiative to drive the schools vision, mission and values from a Secondary perspective with constant monitoring and improvement of the curriculum and teaching and learning practice.
• Excellent knowledge of the English National Curriculum and current assessment practices in the Secondary phase, with experience of planning and creating examinations/options for GCSE and A-Levels in terms of subject blocks and timetabling.
• Strong emphasis on curriculum design, development and adaptation to the needs of the students.
• Experience of current UK initiatives and developments.
• Capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing 21st Century learning environments and innovation skills.
• Support the Director of Schools and Principal in the schools self-review, strategic school development planning and quality assurance in line with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge inspection guidelines.
• Experience of using data systems for school improvement, student tracking, intervention, target setting, assessment, recording & reporting
• Lead, deliver and plan the Secondary departments continued professional development program.
• Experience of headship in a developing school (advantageous)
• Experience of senior leadership in a 3-18 school (advantageous)
• Experience of teaching, leadership and management in the Middle East (preferable)
Package Details:
• Competitive salary (tax free)
• High quality furnished accommodation, plus utilities or housing allowance
• Annual return air ticket / allowance
• Comprehensive medical insurance cover
• End of service gratuity
• Visa arranged by the school
To apply please forward an up-to-date CV, covering letter which includes an outline of your curricular and leadership strengths and photograph to the Principal and Director of Schools, Ms. Alison Lamb at jobs@alrabeehac.ae.
Please add "Head of Secondary" in the subject area of your email response, along with your full name.
Closing date for applications: Thursday, 28th March 2019, but Skype and telephone interviews may take place ahead of this date so an early application is advantageous. While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About Al Rabeeh Academy
Al Rabeeh Academy is a beautiful, purpose built school, opened in August 2017 and is a part of a growing network of schools. The Al Rabeeh name has been synonymous throughout the city for high quality education and pastoral care since 1979. Our school is a member of British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) which provides excellent opportunities for inter-school competitions, tournaments and CPD.
Al Rabeeh Academy is a bilingual private school from FS1 to Year 13, delivering the English National Curriculum, alongside Arabic. Successful candidates will be highly committed team players with the drive, energy and passion to develop Al Rabeeh Academy, where there may be opportunities for internal promotion, as the academy grows.
Values and vision
Al Rabeeh School prides itself on being a caring, family school with a strong sense of national identity and this is something aimed to be replicated in its new Academy. All English Curriculum teachers have English as their first language and are English Curriculum trained or have English National Curriculum teaching experience. There is also a very strong Arabic and Islamic Studies Department staffed by well qualified Arab teachers.
The Academy has a high commitment to academic success and providing a well-rounded education. Teachers are committed to challenging and inspiring each student to achieve their dreams and to become passionate learners. Teachers strive to make learning relevant and fun. A core aim of the Academy is to increase children’s awareness of 21st Century learning skills, while focusing on innovation and technology, in order to prepare them for a rapidly changing world.
https://www.alrabeehacademy.ae/
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