الصفحة الرئيسية الإمارات العربية المتحدة Head of English - Bateen World Academy (January 2025)

الصفحة الرئيسية الإمارات العربية المتحدة Head of English - Bateen World Academy (January 2025)

Head of English - Bateen World Academy (January 2025)

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نُشرت يوم October 21, 2024

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Head of English - Bateen World Academy (January 2025)

Aldar Education - Bateen World Academy
  • Bachelor’s Degree in English with PGCE or other teacher qualification.
  • Two years of teaching experience.
  • Experience in teaching IB and I/GCSE is preferred.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skill:
  • Very good/outstanding teacher.
  • Teaching across ability ranges with proven success.
  • Experience working in more than one International School.
  • Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations.
  • Commitment to the school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement.
  • Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student.
  • Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient.
  • Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD).
  • A clean, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
What we offer: Aldar Academies are a family of world-class, child-centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 25,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools, and as we grow, so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package including medical cover, flights, housing, and free child school places. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff, so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching, and training. Successful candidates will have access to a wide network of professionals and opportunities to both lead and contribute to training others as well as developing themselves. Job Description: Aldar Academies is seeking a Head of English (IB & IGCSE) for Bateen World Academy commencing January 2025. Bateen World Academy is located in the center of Abu Dhabi and is a hugely popular school based in a vibrant community. The school is a high-achieving British and IB World School (Years 7 to 13), easily exceeding IB Diploma global averages yearly and achieving outstanding I/GCSE results. The school recently expanded into primary years, starting with FS2 to Year 3, and developed this year to include a full primary provision, FS2 to Year 6. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is an exciting addition and provides the community with an all-through school experience from FS1 to Year 13, offering PYP, UK, and IB Diploma options. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and fully understand and appreciate the region's values. Strategic direction and development of the department:
  • Develop and implement policies and practices for the department that reflect the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning.
  • Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for the development of the department.
  • Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the department; create and implement plans of action to support those students.
  • Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department/school SEF writing.
  • Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provisions for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
Teaching and learning:
  • Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the department for all students, including those of high ability and those with special educational needs.
  • Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording, and reporting on student achievement.
  • Set expectations for staff about standards of achievement, the quality of teaching and learning, and behavior.
  • Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of the department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning.
  • Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s CAS Programme and after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP courses.
Leading and managing staff:
  • Performance management team by school performance management policy.
  • Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with the team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability, and high professional standards.
  • Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; the agenda should include a focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning.
Managing resources:
  • Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources.
  • Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s Resource and CapEx budgets.
  • Effective use of accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning by Learning Environment Policy.
  • Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed, and Health and Safety policies and regulations are observed at all times.
Other duties and responsibilities:
  • Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term, including leadership of Model United Nations (MUN).
  • To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students.
  • Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota.
  • Cover for absent colleagues.
  • Invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one-weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.
Aldar Academies is keen to hear from like-minded, forward-thinking school leaders who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer. This job description is not all-inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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