Founding Head of Secondary School
Full time
na NAS Abu Dhabi School
no
UAE
Publicado em January 31, 2025
Detalhes do emprego
Job Title: Founding Head of Secondary School Core Requirements The Founding Head of Secondary School will lead the creation and development of an exceptional educational institution, overseeing every aspect of the school’s establishment and growth. A critical responsibility will be the successful introduction of the founding A-Level cohort, ensuring the delivery of world-class academic standards and preparing students for prestigious global university placements. The Founding Head will serve as the driving force in building the school’s reputation for academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement while fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for students and staff alike. In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the Founding Head of Secondary will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:
- Drive NAS Abu Dhabi to be a global leader in education, growing the school to be a leading international school locally and globally;
- Embody the school’s values in word and action;
- Gain and maintain the trust and confidence of students, colleagues, and parents;
- Be accountable for all aspects of standards in the Secondary School;
- Motivate students and staff to aspire to excellence in all that they do;
- Build strong, high-performing teams;
- Create the conditions for staff to continue to learn;
- Be responsible for safeguarding students and leading pastoral care with oversight of the behaviour and welfare of all students;
- Deploy resources with due diligence, with efficiency and effectiveness;
- Plan strategically for the continual improvement and growth of the Secondary School;
- Take on any other duties required by the Principal;
- Create a culture where excellence is celebrated;
- Develop a culture of high attendance and high achievement;
- Lead the school through the first inspection;
- Have an authentic drive to win it for young people;
- Recruit and build a high calibre team of leaders, educators, and support staff who embody the school’s mission and values;
- Create a culture of collaboration, continuous professional development, and shared accountability;
- Provide visionary leadership to inspire staff, students, and parents to achieve shared goals.
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