Primary Head (Female) - January 2022

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Al Shohub Private School was founded in 1999, by Her Highness Sheikha Shaikha bint Saif Al Nahyan, in order to ensure the availability of outstanding girls’ education in Abu Dhabi.

At Al Shohub we provide students with the Ministry of Education Arabic Language, Social Studies and Islamic Studies curriculum for native Arabic speakers, in conjunction with the English National Curriculum, tailored for the UAE. 

The Staff & Students

Students at Al Shohub enjoy a knowledge rich curriculum, experienced teachers with a deep knowledge of their subject, and strong pastoral support to empower and enable them to be significant players in shaping the future of the UAE. We aim to inspire a love of learning and intellectual curiousity and rigour in the classroom, whilst also encouraging each student to achieve their potential outside the classroom, through an extensive programme of co-curricular activities.

In all that we do, emphasis is placed on student learning and teacher development. Our teachers have a deep understanding of curriculum and extensive subject knowledge, and use evidence based pedagogy within a professional, supportive, intelligent community of educators. Our students are encouraged to take part in activities which challenge them and also to make a contribution, both in their local community and further afield, enabling them to become responsible citizens in their school and the wider world.

Al Shohub is a school which is deeply rooted in the values of the Emirati community, driven by the aspirations of parents and guided by the requirements of our regulatory body, ADEK, to ensure that our students are placed at the centre of all that is achieved.

Above all, Al Shohub is a happy, vibrant place in which to learn and to grow, secure in the knowledge that all who are part of the Al Shohub community are warmly welcomed and respected on the journey to success. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for Primary Head to join our team. The successful applicant will ideally be in post in January 2022.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the schools Vision and Mission as well as all policies, academic standards and pastoral support in the Primary School.

The post holder will deputise for the Principal/Vice Principal as required and assist in shaping & implementing the educational strategy for the school.

Major aspects of the profile includes the below: 

• Be responsible for student discipline and pastoral care, liaise with Administration, form tutors, parents and subject teachers as necessary. 
• Assist with Parent-Teacher meetings, Charity drives, School initiatives, and other major school events 
• Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the pupils and the standards and content required by ADEK 
• Work with the HODs and coordinators to ensure continuity & progression in terms of the school curriculum 
• Chair meetings & committees as required 
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Line Manager 
• Ensure the ADEK and School policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times 
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical work day, where the tasks require additional commitment 
• Ensure effective teamwork with teaching staff in the section 
• Ensure the other supervisory staff develops skills in academic work and supervision 
• Ensure the high quality of learning & teaching across the school as judged by ADEK educational standards. 
• Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors

ABOUT YOU

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:  

• An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in sustained school improvement that can be demonstrated through hard data 
• Rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all 
• Able to demonstrate success of leading and managing staff, including promoting and developing innovative approaches to learning 
• Experienced in developing teachers’ skills and competencies through a sustained school improvement model such as coaching 
• Able to demonstrate comprehensive and confident knowledge of best practice secondary pedagogy  
• Knowledgeable in computational thinking and skills needed to succeed through vocational pathways or a willingness to learn about these 
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion 
• Able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school