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Superintendent

Superintendent

Collegiate International School

Dubai

Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
August 2019
Apply by:
5 February 2019

Job overview

Superintendent

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced and collaborative senior leader to be the next Superintendent of the Collegiate American School (CAS). 

CAS – is an independent, co-educational, international day school located in the heart of Dubai. In outstanding facilities, the school offers both the American Common Core and the IB-Diploma Programme.  

A genuine international, multi-cultural school with 64 nationalities represented among the students and 20 nationalities of staff CAS has a very strong and well-established reputation as caring and supportive community.  

In addition to its academic programmes, CAS has a great range of extra-curricular offerings, including sports, drama, music and arts. Community service and student leadership is an integral part of the school life. There are numerous collaborative links with community organisations both locally and internationally.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Superintendent will lead and work with the Heads of School (Elementary, Middle and High) to take CAS to the next level and achieve the highest standards of school performance and student outcomes. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Promote and model CAS’s mission and values in all areas of school life.

• Lead and manage the school Senior Leadership Team with drive and enthusiasm 

• Foster an open, tolerant and supportive atmosphere in which students of all cultures and abilities are challenged to grow and achieve academically, socially and emotionally.

• Empower staff to embrace and execute CAS’s educational philosophy while maintaining accountability for their performance

• Promote diversity and equality among students, parents and staff

• Represent the school, build relationships and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.

Professional qualifications and experience

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Successful school leadership experience of at least three years as Superintendent or Head of School, preferably in an international setting

• Degree and Teaching qualification

• Qualification/s in school leadership

• A proven track record of developing and sustaining high academic standards 

• Significant experience in building a safe and inclusive school community

• An appreciation for and sensitivity to multi-culturism and the ability to navigate among different nationalities

• Confidence to be a change agent balanced by the ability to manage the nature and pace of organisational change

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to adapt them to various constituent groups

We are proud to offer:

• A state of the art learning environment with outstanding facilities and resources

• Comprehensive induction package and on-going professional support 

• A network of support – with colleague Principals and Heads – part of the Innoventures Education group

• Central support teams in the areas of finance, HR, facilities, operations, compliance, IT and data management

• Highly engaged learners and supportive parents

• A competitive international package

Innoventures Education

Collegiate American School; Dubai International Academy (Emirate Hills and Al Barsha); Raffles World Academy; Raffles International School and  Raffles International Nurseries are leading international schools managed by Innoventures Education (www.innoventureseducation.com); a company committed to bringing world-class education to Dubai. 

All our schools and nurseries are renowned for their high-quality curricula, inspiring learning environments and commitment to academic excellence. Together we have a total enrolment of more than 7000 students from over 100 countries, with a dedicated and inspirational team of educators and administrators from virtually every corner of the globe.

If this opportunity excites you, please send your CV with a photograph and letter of application to: educators@innoventureseducation.com

The closing date for applications is 5 February 2019.

About Collegiate International School

+971 427 1400

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Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, Raffles International Schools, Raffles World Academy, Dubai International Academy, Al Barsha, Raffles Nurseries and Collegiate International School are leading international schools in Dubai managed by Innoventures Education, a company committed to bringing world-class education to Dubai. They are reputed for their high quality curriculum, inspiring learning environment and commitment to academic excellence. Together, our schools and nurseries have a student enrolment of more than 7,500 and an academic and administrative team of over 1000 who come from virtually every corner of the globe.

In view of rapid expansion, new opportunities have arisen at our schools. Applicants are required to hold a Bachelor’s Degree and a recognized teaching certification, in addition to at least two years of experience in an international school. Applicants with a Master’s Degree or higher will be given preference.

Please visit our website to learn more about our schools.
www.innoventureseducation.com

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