Prep School Assistant Head: Innovation

Brighton College Abu Dhabi, a sister school of Brighton College UK is a leading Independent-style British International School located in the United Arab Emirates. Founded in 2011 at a prime location on Abu Dhabi Island on a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus, the College is heavily over-subscribed and was rated outstanding in all six categories at the most recent ADEK inspection.

We are looking to appoint our first Prep School Assistant Head: Innovation.

• Are you innovative and able to demonstrate a clear passion for teaching and learning and high levels of professionalism in all that you do?
• Are you a pro-active team player - positive, flexible and calm under pressure when working in a busy school environment?
• Do you ensure that the needs of the children are always your main consideration?
• Do you have leadership experience or feel that you are ready to take on new leadership responsibility?

If so, we would love to hear from you! 

The Assistant Head (Innovation) will work closely with members of SLT and Extended Leadership Team to lead and manage the day-to-day curriculum matters of the Prep School of the College. S/he should be an adaptable and innovative leader, a good motivator, communicator and administrator, and should be capable of managing key aspects of an expanding and high-profile British- international school. S/he should be able to provide professional leadership and guidance of academic matters to enable the effective development of the Prep School of the College (Years 3 to 6), its staff and pupils.

To develop, plan, oversee and help teach a new and exciting STEM/STEAM curriculum, made up of a broad range of Design & Technology aspects. Initially the role will require working with the Senior Leadership Team to design and create the department, create an exciting and innovative scheme of work and help teach it.