Lead Practitioner, Science - September 2023

Due to a large expansion of facilities, we are currently seeking to employ a range of experienced personnel for posts within Jumeirah College, Dubai. These appointments are for September 2023 start.

We are currently seeking to employ an experienced Lead Practitioner, Science for Jumeirah College, Dubai. This appointment is for September 2023 start.

Jumeirah College is a GEMS Premium Secondary School which delivers the National Curriculum for England, offering the full range of GCSE and A level courses. Our student body is a dynamic international community of over 1,100 students from over 59 nationalities. We take pride in the development of the whole child, recognising the importance of developing cultural and global awareness. We have a thriving enriched curriculum which provides a diverse range of activities, initiatives and charitable endeavours that both engage our student body and embed our philosophy of global awareness and world citizenship. For more information please see our website.

College vision: Our vision is to create a vibrant learning community that nurtures happy, confident and accomplished students who, through a commitment to academic and personal excellence, progress beyond limits.

The College has been repeatedly judged to be Outstanding in inspections. Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools. In 2022 99% of GCSE results were 9-4 out of which 55% 9, and at A level over 55% of all grades were A*/A with over 86% A*/B. This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world, including Cambridge, UCL, Stanford, Monash and Toronto.

As one of the leading schools in the Middle East, Jumeirah College is the first-choice school for many families. The school is a member of BSME and COBIS. The success of the school has been repeatedly recognised with Jumeirah College being nominated for a series of awards, including being shortlisted as ‘International School of the Year’ by the TES.

Jumeirah College is an inclusive school.

The Post: Lead Practitioner, Science

As per DFE guidance, lead practitioners should take a leadership role in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice in their workplace that contribute to school development. At Jumeirah College we expect this to include: 

Coaching, mentoring and induction of teachers

Disseminating materials and advising on practice, research and CPD provision

Assessment and impact evaluation, including through demonstration lessons and classroom observation

Supporting the school in provision of high-quality schemes of work to reduce workload

Supporting teachers who are seeking to develop their practice

Additional duties relevant to the role in modelling and leading improvement of teaching skills may be included as appropriate to the candidate’s experience.

Roles and Responsibilities:

•           Teaching allocation: up to 15 lessons

•           Leading steering groups and PD on Pedagogy and Practice

•           Curriculum area teaching and learning support for a whole team or on an individual basis

•           Support in the implementation of whole-college initiatives

•           Individual staff support/instructional coaching

•           Whole college INSET planning and delivery

•           Co-ordinating the learning and teaching network with TLR holders from each curriculum team

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Lead Practitioner in Science to join the College. The Sciences comprise the largest examined offering within our College; with 15 groups across the entire A Level cohort, this is a fantastic opportunity to teach Science to an advanced level. We offer both the Triple and Combined awards at GCSE, with all students from 2022 commencing the Triple pathway from Year 9. Behaviour in the College is ‘outstanding’ and the positive relationships between student and teacher, alongside the highly motivated students means that teachers can focus on teaching their passion. 

The successful candidate will work in an exceptional department. In 2022 the results were outstanding. 83% of GCSE Triple Science grades were at 9-8. 100% of GCSE Triple Science grades were at 9-6. A Level Biology students achieved 54% A*-A, and 85% A*-B. A Level Chemistry students achieved 52% A*-A, and 85% A*-B. A Level Physics students achieved 61% A*-A, and 84% A*-B. 

The opportunities which the Sciences present for students is central to the philosophy of the school. As a result, this appointment is crucial to the continued development of Jumeirah College. 

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

·      A B.Ed. or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge.

·      At least 2 years’ experience of the National Curriculum for England. 

·      Experience teaching GCSE and A-Level in one or more of the Sciences. 

·      We are seeking to appoint talented, highly motivated and well-qualified individuals. You should have a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching. 

·      A mindset which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.

·      Experience which will enable a contribution to our enriched curriculum programme.

·      Experience as a Lead Practitioner is preferred but not required.

The salary scale for this position is commensurate with the quality of candidate we are seeking.

Application Process

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 very much welcome your application.

What we offer:

• Students that are enthusiastic and keen to learn in a positive environment
• Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues
• Excellent professional development and guidance
• A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its students

An excellent remuneration package is on offer to successful candidates including competitive tax-free salary, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, visa costs, baggage allowance, annual flight allowance and free school places for up to two dependants.

 To apply for the above role, kindly email your resume to Brenda Farrell, HR at b.farrell_jcd@gemsedu.com. The subject of all applications must include the job title and the job reference number. The last date of application is 24 March 2023

 Jumeirah College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.