Primary Language Development Leader
Mesaieed International School
Qatar
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- Expired
- Salary:
- Salary plus allowances package including provided accommodation within Mesaieed community, education for dependent children, paid holidays, flight provisions, medical insurance and life insurance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2021
- Apply by:
- 31 May 2021
Job overview
Mesaieed International School – Primary Campus, is a fantastic school with high aspirations for its students, staff and the wider community.
Our internationally focused school provides education for children from 3 – 18 years of age, with approximately 1100 children representing 30 different nationalities. We are an important hub for the community we serve and your leadership will support both the school and the community to thrive. We follow the National Curriculum for England and your leadership will be key in the achievement of our vision to provide inspirational teaching which motivates and challenges children and enables them to achieve their very best. The QP values are reflected in all that we do which makes MIS a supportive, friendly and enabling environment in which to work and provides a strong platform from which you can lead.
We are looking for a talented, experienced and successful leader with a passion for language development and acquisition. Your leadership and teaching experience should demonstrate an understanding of the needs of a school with 85% bi and multilingual learners. We have an exciting challenge ahead of us, to implement a knowledge-based curriculum that has language development clearly signposted throughout. We are looking for a proven leader who has worked with BML children, who understands the strategies required for planning, teaching and assessment to assure progress and achievement for all our children. We are seeking a leader who can make transformational changes, help families maintain their home languages, whilst developing and adding an excellent level of English to their language portfolio. This is an opportunity to work with colleagues to ensure instruction is more equitable and inclusive and that vocabulary development is a priority in daily learning experiences. Your knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and commitment to collaborative practice will mean that you work effectively alongside the English leader to develop a language rich curriculum.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an outstanding leader to play a substantial role in shaping the next phase of the school’s development and to lead in an environment of professional autonomy and trust, supported by a forward thinking senior leadership team.
The position is non-class based (for at least the first year) and the successful candidate will play a crucial role within the newly structured Middle Leadership Team. The desired applicant will also demonstrate that they are an excellent classroom practitioner.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is an outstanding teacher and has experience of working successfully with BML children
• Has a vision for outstanding language provision across the primary school
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of effective BML strategies and understands the importance of this in supporting language acquisition and development
• Has experience assessing language acquisition and supporting next steps
• Has experience in implementing a language continuum, assessing, monitoring and tracking children’s progress and language proficiency
• Has a secure understanding of an evidenced based, contextually driven school improvement cycle
• Has an up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and Development Matters
• Is skilled at motivating and engaging staff and is able to secure the commitment from all colleagues to drive the school forward
• Can lead on professional development to equip staff to plan successfully and achieve outstanding learning opportunities for all children
• Has excellent knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment from the EYFS to Year 6
In return for your passion and ensuring a dynamic and high-quality education, successful candidates will be employees of Qatar Petroleum. You will enjoy the full benefits of working for the corporation, including generous tax-free salaries, free accommodation and utilities, interest free car loan, education assistance for up to four children, medical cover, airfares, paid school holidays and access to sporting and leisure facilities.
If you would like to join our team and make a real difference to the education of our children, please apply immediately with a one page letter of application, detailing how you meet the criteria above, a full CV and a recent photograph.
About Mesaieed International School
About Mesaieed International School
We are a QatarEnergy owned international school that follows the National Curriculum for England. The school currently has 1090 pupils from the ages of 3-19. Our students all reside in Mesaieed and are the children of QatarEnergy and associate companies’ employees.
OUR VISION is for our students to be high achieving, healthy and happy individuals, well prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future.
OUR MISSION is to achieve this by inspirational teaching that places high value on learning, enjoyment and the well-being of all our students.
The academic year mirrors the English system of three terms, beginning in August. Local religious and QatarEnergy holidays are observed. The school week runs from Sunday to Thursday, the weekend being Friday and Saturday. For teachers the school day begins at 6.30am and finishes at 2.30pm, unless staff have other meeting commitments. Every Sunday staff participate in collaborative working sessions and the school day ends for staff between 3.30pm and 4.00pm.
Students
We have 30 nationalities in the school, with over 30 different languages spoken. Approximately 95% of our students speak English as a second language. They are hardworking, enthusiastic, kind and compassionate and make working at our school both a pleasure and a privilege.
Parents and Home/School Communication
We believe the relationship between school and the parents is vital. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children’s learning and this takes on many forms, including open mornings, parents and teacher meetings, workshops, informal school activities, community events and volunteering throughout all year groups.
School Buildings and Facilities
The school operates across three campuses:
- A purpose built EYFS campus for children between the ages of 3 and 5
- A Primary campus for children from 5 to 11/12 years of age
- A Secondary campus for students aged 11 to 18/19
All three campuses were completed between 2008 and 2010 and as such staff and students benefit from modern facilities, including:
- Two 25m swimming pools
- Two Astro pitches
- Two 200m running tracks
- Two sports halls
- Two extensive libraries in primary and secondary
- ICT Suites
- Music rooms with designated sound proofed practice rooms in both primary and secondary
- Very spacious classrooms
- Art, Science and Technology suites in secondary
- Food technology room in primary
- Interactive White Boards in all classrooms
Houses
The House system is designed to promote school spirit, cooperation, a healthy sense of competition and a feeling of pride in belonging. It supports our work on health and well-being, fostering a sense of pride and achievement across various areas of school life. Students are placed into one of four Houses on joining school and where possible are placed in the same houses as older siblings:
- Oryx (Green)
- Pearl (Yellow)
- Falcon (Blue)
- Dhow (Red)
Sports
We are fully involved in the Qatar Private Primary (QPPSSA) and Secondary Schools Sports Associations (QUESS), participating in various sporting events including football, netball, basketball, swimming, athletics and cricket throughout the year, both in Mesaieed and in various schools in Al Wakrah and Doha. Our students love these events and are regularly commended for their politeness, attitude and good sportsmanship. We have some very talented sportsmen and sportswomen, with students often selected to participate in National and International level competitions.
Trips and Visits
The curriculum at MIS is supported by a wide range of stimulating educational experiences. During the course of the year there are opportunities for the children to be involved in excursions to a variety of places in the local area. These trips are generally linked to class work and supporting requirements for external examinations.
Extra-Curricular Activities
After-school activities provide enriching opportunities to learn something new, extend particular skills beyond the levels gained through the normal school curriculum, and to make new friends with similar interests. ECAs are held after school, over three days, in secondary and once a week in primary. All students are given an opportunity to spend some time engaged in a club, society or activity designed to broaden their experience and improve their knowledge.
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