Head of World Languages

Full time at Nord Anglia Education, Inc. in UAE

Posted on March 8, 2024

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At Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide. We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries, our 84 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world. About the School Nord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and began to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. Our mission is to help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience, global awareness, and be team players. The Role All our students – from Early Years Foundation Stage through to IGCSEs and A-levels – follow the English National Curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description. About You The Head of World Languages has responsibility for leading their team of teachers to ensure the best possible learning experience and outcomes for all students. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description. Job Purpose The Head of World Languages has responsibility for leading their team of teachers to ensure the best possible learning experience and outcomes for all students. In fulfilling the requirements of the post, you will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will:

Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents;
Engage and motivate students;
Continually strive to develop the quality of students’ learning;
Use the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school's aspirations and priorities;
Contribute to the school improvement / development planning and promote the learning priorities of the school SDP;
Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.

Qualifications/Training

Qualified to bachelors degree level or above in the subject taught
Qualified Teacher Status

Experience/Knowledge

Experience of delivering a World Languages Curriculum, UK National Curriculum and IGCSE.
Qualified to degree level or above
Qualified Teacher Status in chosen subject
Proven track record with at least two years’ teaching experience
Proven record of effectiveness & success
Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage children and enable them to perform highly
Excellent and appropriate relationships with young people
Working in partnership with parents
Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricular to engage
children and enable them to perform highly

Planning/Preparation

Delivering a World Languages Curriculum
Contributing resources and materials to the department
Attending meetings and acting upon information provided
To respond to day-to-day issues within the curriculum area, constantly displaying professionalism and using initiative along with commitment to the departments’ development plan
Work collaboratively and collegially, sharing good practice with staff
Ensure expert understanding of syllabus/course selection, student exam/assessment entries and this is implemented into teaching practice

Learning/Teaching

Improving quality of teaching & learning across the whole school
Ensuring all students are working towards achieving the necessary progress in line with national standards
Providing a secure and engaging learning environment
Delivering learning that is appropriate to the national curriculum & exam board criteria
Proactively ensuring that learning is taking place according to the expectations of the department and school policies. Working to endeavor that all students make progress according to the international standards by providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. To work alongside other staff members and the department management to achieve any objectives
Promoting a stimulating and inspiring learning environment that ensures the engagement of students
Develop teaching and learning within the curriculum area
Monitoring the progress of students and acting upon this information

Other Requirements Promote and embodies The CORE 7 Leadership Capabilities: 1. Accountable – Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organisational performance. 2. Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organisational vision and direction 3. Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organisational outcomes 4. Entrepreneurial – Creates organisational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success 5. Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others 6. Agile – Achieves personal and organisational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment 7. Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations Selection Process Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager. Safeguarding At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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