Al Futtaim Jobs - Primary Head Teacher | Deira International School | Dubai (AE)

Job Requisition ID: 59381 

No two days are the same at Al-Futtaim, no matter what role you have. Our work is driven by the desire to make a difference and to have a meaningful impact with the goal of enriching everyday lives. Take our engaging and supportive work environment and couple it with a company culture that recognises and rewards quality performance, and what do you get? The chance to push the limits every single day.

 

As a humble family business that started on the banks of the Dubai Creek in the 1930s, Al-Futtaim has expanded to a presence in 31 countries, a portfolio of over 200 companies, and 42,000 employees. You’ll find us in industries ranging from automotive and retail, to finance and real estate, and connecting people with international names like Lexus, Ikea, Robinsons, and Adidas. Our team is proudly multicultural and multinational because that kind of diverse representation gives us the global mindset to grow and impact the people, markets, and trends around us.

 

Come join us to live well, work better, and be the best.

Primary Head Teacher | Deira International School | Dubai 

 

We are looking for an outstanding, dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic Primary Head Teacher to join our Leadership team in August 2020. 

Established in 2005, Deira International School – Dubai Festival City is a fully inclusive international school, for students aged three years to eighteen years. Located on an expansive campus in Dubai’s exclusive Al Badia community, Deira International School has earned the reputation for providing an exceptional education to a diverse student body representing over 80 different nationalities. Home to more than 1,800 students, who enjoy approaches to teaching that make Deira International School a deeply student centred school leading to great student well-being, a sense of belonging and high academic and personal outcomes. 

As an international school delivering the National Curriculum for England, Deira International School prepares students for the internationally recognized International General Certificate of Secondary Education (I)GCSE and the (IB) International Baccalaureate Diploma and Careers-related Programmes.  When students leave Deira International School, they go on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world. 

 

ROLE PURPOSE:

To provide professional leadership and vision to formulate the strategies and school development plans, marketing strategies, curriculum development, organizational change and recruitment ensuring high quality education for all students and improve standards of learning and achievement

 

KEY ROLE SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Leadership

§ Show a clear vision, sense of purpose and high aspirations that leads to student and school improvement 

§ Reflect the school’s ambitions and goals through strategic planning

§ Run an equitable and inclusive school in which each individual matter and all pupil are safe

§ Lead school culture and environment that successfully develops the full range of students’ learning capacities – academic, creative, social-emotional, behavioural and physical

§ Inspire, motivate and influence staff/students and set the highest standards

Learning & Teaching

§ Ensure there is an innovative broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all leaners

§ Robustly manage the performance of the staff including support staff to bring about improvements

§ Continuously and effectively improve the quality of learning and teaching

School Administration 

§ Oversee management of school records and resources as necessary and ensure necessary compliance

§ Use effective financial management to help the school to achieve its educational priorities

§ Systematically manage pupil’s behaviour to create an effective climate of learning

§ Efficiently manage the recruitment, retention, deployment and workload of the staff

People Relationship 

§ Collaborate with teachers, parents and students to provide the best education for each student and assist them in their academic and professional goal

§ Utilize meaningful feedback of students, staff, families, and community in the evaluation of school programs and policies

§ Develop professional learning networks within schools, as well as local, regional, national and international communities

School Development

§ Provide guidance and counselling services to students on their academic or vocational goals and aid with behavioural modification programs

§ Rigorously evaluate the school’s strengths and weaknesses and use the findings to secure ongoing improvement

§ Identify and develop the leadership capacity of staff and create effective teams

§ Use performance data incisively to support, monitor, evaluate and improve aspects of the school

§ Secure the effective professional development of the staff including induction and where required the school’s contribution to training beyond the school

§ Maintain active involvement in the school improvement planning process by providing resources for decision-making and priority setting

 

PERSON SPECIFIC:

Education: Master’s degree in education, doctorate preferred, teaching certification (NPQH certification)

Minimum Experience and Knowledge 2-4 years’ experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher

Job-specific skills

§ Problem solving skills

§ Build capacity and achieve sustainability

§ Visionary and excellent communication skills 

§ Change management

§ Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to attain challenging outcomes

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