Início EAU Head of Student Wellbeing - Aug 2025

Início EAU Head of Student Wellbeing - Aug 2025

Head of Student Wellbeing - Aug 2025

Full time na a Laimoon Verified Company no UAE
Publicado em January 30, 2025

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Job DescriptionWe at GEMS International School, Al Khail are looking for experienced Head of Student Wellbeing to join our Secondary team for the Academic Year commencing August 2025.Job DescriptionWe at GEMS International School, Al Khail are looking for experienced Head of Student Wellbeing to join our Secondary team for the Academic Year commencing August 2025.The successful candidate will be an experienced educational leader who is excited to join our world-class school and is driven to provide education at an exceptional level. GEMS teachers enjoy an outstanding school environment in which to deliver a dynamic and creative curriculum to motivated students. At GIS our teachers are supported by highly qualified staff in world-class facilities. Our diverse international community is encouraged to develop intercultural understanding and respect. Our aim is to be a world-class IB school that maximizes every student's learning and character to enable them to choose their own successful path and positively contribute to the local and global society.Job Description includes but not limited to:Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core ValuesOrganise and manage the department in line with the aims and objectives of the school.Responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning in the relevant subject area including overseeing the professional development of staff and keeping abreast of recent developments in the subjectEvaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance to staff where appropriate. Set priorities and targets for the department.Make effective use of departmental resources and take responsibility for ordering new resources including textbooks, stationary etc.Assist in staff appraisals and with the recruitment of teachers for the department. Ensure that new staff are appropriately inducted into the department.Compile, and review where appropriate, the Departmental Handbook.Delegate specific responsibilities to other members of the department as appropriate.Convene and chair departmental meetings to ensure effective communication within the departmentSet appropriate subject entry tests for applicants to the school.Act as the first point of contact for teaching staff in the department who are experiencing difficulties with pupil behavior, standards of work etc.Carry out all professional duties of a teacher (approximate 70% of a full weekly teaching timetable).Ensure the GEMS 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.Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Perform other duties as requested by direct & dotted reporting line managers / supervisors.SkillsThe ideal candidate will have:A certified professional teaching qualification at degree level, such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalentA minimum of 3 years of solid and demonstrable experience within a similar role, ideally within an IB Curriculum School, however this is not mandatoryLeadership experience is preferred but not necessaryTeam and resource management, strategic planning and decision-makingAbility to motivate a team and command respectThe experience, personality and educational philosophy to drive further, the education agenda at this flagship GEMS school with an international student bodyThe desire to provide outstanding teaching and learningAspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their careerAll positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for 1 child, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.Hi , want to stand out? Get your resume crafted by experts.Do you want to see more relevant and perfect job for you?Beware of ScammersWe don't charge any money for job offersWhat it feels like to haveWhat it feels like to have48% more interview calls?To get 5X more recruiter views on your profile

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