Head of Year 6
Safa Community School
United Arab Emirates
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Safa Community School salary scale. Housing, medical insurance, free child place, visa, flight and generous salary packages. Salary dependent on experience.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2021
Job overview
Head of Year 6 at Safa Community School
Role:
- To provide direction, instructions and guidance to all team members in line with SCS expectations and targets.
- To be an exceptionally strong ambassador for the year group.
- To be the voice on behalf of the children, parents and teachers of the year group in the primary leadership team.
Leadership Qualities:
- To promote and maintain the Safa Family Culture.
- To be a supportive critical colleague to team members.
- To successfully motivate others to deliver high quality educational outcomes and also fosters distributed leadership.
- To be strongly relational and genuinely value, model and promote vibrant, warm and respectful relationships and noticeably influence the climate of their working environment.
- To believe in and recognise the importance of developing the all-round individual.
- To effectively demonstrate through their own practice the expected standards and work ethic needed to help students and teachers reach their potential.
- To be a very fine communicator - highly literate and articulate and able to command an audience with a very strong presence.
- Can handle all organisation and administration demands with the highest possible levels of clarity, accuracy and effectiveness, in a timely manner and without a fuss.
General Responsibilities:
- To liaise with appropriate specialist teachers and teams within the school as well as outside agencies.
- To follow appropriate line structures and implement relevant policies.
- To support and drive local values, traditions and initiatives. (UAE Identity)
- To create a productive aesthetically pleasing learning environment (Year Group).
- To support team members with pastoral needs in the year group.
- To complete and oversee all trips undertaken by the Year Group.
- To write a measurable and relevant action plan.
- To raise the standards of learning and teaching for the specific year group.
- To complete all monitoring and evaluating requirements as agreed upon by the Primary Leadership Team.
Academic Progress:
- To monitor the academic progress of the year group in order to secure and sustain effective learning, with particular reference to the proportion of students and groups of students making appropriate levels of progress.
- To use assessment data such as CATs, SATs, GL Progress Tests, internal data, to inform an analysis of individual student progress and collective progress across each class group and the year group as a whole.
- To liaise with key staff, including the SENCO, regarding all groups of students’ achievement in the year group. Particularly those with special education needs and/or those who are gifted and talented.
- To report to the line manager on the progress of the year group and individuals, with particular reference to the proportion of students making better than expected progress.
Leadership and Management:
- To act as a role model for teachers by demonstrating high quality pastoral care and academic monitoring of students, continuous professional development and professional presence in the year team.
- To lead and manage a team of teachers and maintain regular formal and informal contact with tutors.
- To ensure all teachers understand, and are actively implementing the key aspects of the school’s policies including those for behaviour, attendance, uniform and safeguarding.
- To set the agenda for year group meetings which should include a development item.
- To initiate and respond to communications with parents ensuring that they are kept fully informed and involved in the progress of their children.
- To contribute to the organisation of any parent information evenings by encouraging and monitoring parent attendance to such events.
- To refer situations to a member of the pastoral team when appropriate.
- To contribute to the management of key school events.
- To deliver messages from the Primary Leadership meetings in a timely, positive manner, so outcomes are clear for all staff members.
- To work alongside curriculum leaders, learning and teaching team to ensure high quality learning and teaching is consistent.
About Safa Community School
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- Safa Community School
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road, (E311 Road)
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
Safa Community School - a beacon of excellence. In 2024, we were honoured with the ‘Happiest School in the UAE’ title, a testament to our commitment towards student well-being. In addition, we were proud recipients of the ‘Value Add, Leaving No Child Behind Award’, reflecting our dedication to academic progress. This was further underscored by our 2024 GCSE VA score of +2.2. Our high staff retention rates and inclusion in the top 15 Schools in the UAE by the Schoolscompared.com survey are a source of pride for us all.
Notable Highlights
- KHDA rated ‘Outstanding’
- British Schools Overseas rated ‘Outstanding’
- 11th Year of Operation
- British School of Middle East
- COBIS
- Weekly staff professional development and career development
At Safa Community School, we are more than just a school-we are a community. With a parent body comprising Expats, including around 35% from the UK, we have fostered a reputation for being a friendly, warm, and community-oriented school. Our positive relationships among staff, parents, and students are a testament to our inclusive approach, making everyone feel welcomed and part of a larger family. This sense of belonging sets us apart and should make you feel at home in our school.
Safa Community School is not just another school but an award-winning all-through UK curriculum school, from FS1 to Year 13, with 2,570. Follow our school Instagram channel for a glimpse into our vibrant community showcasing student achievements, community events, and much more at safa_scs. Discover how we nurture talent, foster creativity, and build a thriving environment for every student.
At Safa Community School, we provide a vibrant and nurturing environment in our Primary Key Stages, where curiosity and creativity thrive. Our exceptional teaching staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and engaging curriculum inspire young minds to reach their full potential. Offering a range of specialist lessons in the primary phase, such as Modern Foreign Languages (MFL), Performing Arts, STEM, Computing, Music, Art, Swimming, and PE, all taught by specialist teachers, provides our students with a broad and balanced curriculum. This approach enhances their learning experience and allows them to excel in various skills, fostering academic and personal growth across all curriculum areas.
At SCS, emotional well-being and character-building are as important as academic excellence. Our holistic approach ensures that our students develop into well-rounded individuals, and parents can rest assured of their children's care and development.
Our Sixth Form is a gateway to educational excellence and top-tier university destinations. With a rigorous curriculum, expert teaching, and personalised support, we consistently send students to prestigious Russell Group universities. The school offers sports, music, leadership and academic scholarships for elite performers. The diverse and rich curriculum includes GCSEs, IGCSEs, A-Levels, RSL, LAMDA, DofE, International A-Levels, and BTEC pathways.
Our world-class facilities set the stage for excellence, innovation, and limitless potential. Our cutting-edge classrooms are equipped with the latest technology, creating an interactive and dynamic learning environment. We boast state-of-the-art science labs, fully equipped design and technology workshops, and inspiring art studios designed to ignite creativity and curiosity. Our expansive sports facilities, complete with a 2x 4Gs, 3 x swimming pool, and outdoor courts, offer endless physical development opportunities and team spirit. We are the current U13 and 15 World School Games Champions, a testament to our commitment to sports and physical development.
For staff, working here means joining a forward-thinking community that values professional growth and collaboration. With access to exceptional resources, you'll have the tools and support to deliver outstanding teaching and truly make an impact. Our commitment to excellence goes beyond academics, fostering a culture of innovation and well-being. Come and be part of a school where students and staff thrive in an environment designed for success.
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