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

We are currently hiring an experienced Primary Assistant Head for Deira International School, Festival City, Dubai. This appointments is for August 2021.

The positions report to the Primary Head Teacher.

 

The school

Deira International School, Festival City is a not for profit Premium 3-18 school and is part of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation portfolio. Founded in 2005, the school is renowned for providing an excellent inclusive and holistic education. DIS has a strong focus on academic progress and achievement. The student body has over 80 different nationalities and this diversity is fundamental to the community nature of the school. Exceptional facilities provide wonderful opportunities for an holistic approach to education; sport, performing arts, academic, technological, leadership and creative pathways are all on offer, ensuring our students enjoy enriching and varied school experiences within our classrooms and beyond. Although non-selective at admission, our students achieve exceptional exam results which compare to top UK schools. This success enables our students to move on to the very top universities around the world.

The curriculum is based upon the English National Curriculum covering a diverse range of subjects.  Our personalised, play-based and continuous provision in the Early Years ensures that students are rigorously assessed against the prime and specific areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. This focuses on developing key learning skills and the foundations for accessing the Primary Curriculum.  In primary, students receive an enriching and broad curriculum offer, which includes the delivery of several non-core subjects. Our senior students take the IGCSE examinations in Year 11 and move into the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) in Years 12 and 13. Deira International School is an inclusive school and successful applicants will have the opportunity to teach a diverse student body of culture, language, special need and highly able students.

 

Al Futtaim Education Foundation (AFEF) owns and provides governance to Deira International School.  AFEF aims to realise its vision of taking education in the UAE to the next level of future readiness and of preparing students for an increasingly globalised and technologically advanced world. Al Futtaim Education Foundation is an initiative of the Al Futtaim family to support the vision of the Government of Dubai and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) for the creation of a globally competitive economy while maximising its social contribution to the community through this not-for-profit endeavour.

 

The Post: Primary Assistant Head (Standards and Progress)

It is a very exciting time to join the Primary Leadership Team at DIS. We are looking for candidates who are ready to embrace a new challenge and join a team who is relentlessly focused on continuous improvement. DIS is an inclusive school where we believe that every child can achieve, and we strive to take away any glass ceiling that may be hindering the progress of individuals. We are seeking to attract strong leaders who understand the importance of continually developing and who will go to the greatest lengths to ensure that our school achieves its vision to provide the very best provision to all of our young learners. The Senior Leadership Team is committed to supporting all teachers to be happy, fulfilled and thrive in their work as we believe that in return, our young learners will do similar.

If you feel that you have the focused and positive mindset to join our dynamic team, we would welcome your application.

 

The successful applicant will be required to have the following:

• A B.Ed. or degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent with exceptional subject knowledge.
• At least 5 years’ teaching experience of the National Curriculum for England and a proven track record of outstanding learning and teaching.
• A mind-set which understands all students have the potential for top performance, and the drive and passion to enable them to do so.
• An interest in developing assessment and/or leadership of assessment systems
• At least 3 years’ Middle leadership experience and a track record of raising standards

 

The following will be desirable:

• At least 2 years’ Senior leadership experience and a track record of raising standards
• Experience in using Coaching and Mentoring strategies to drive Teaching and Learning
• A working knowledge of the assessment systems of outstanding International schools, especially those within the UAE

 

Key Responsibilities upon Appointment: 

 

Leadership 

• To work closely with the Primary Leadership Team to ensure we reach our school improvement targets and strategic goals
• To improve both standards and accountability across the Primary school, with a focus on several year groups 
• To produce clear, concise and accurate information on pupil progress to all stakeholders 
• To form outstanding working relationships with other leaders and also external stakeholders 
• To support colleagues to reach their Performance Management targets and professional aspirations
• To work positively and effectively under pressure, modelling the attributes and qualities of an outstanding leader. 

 

Assessment 

 

• To create, implement, and maintain assessment systems across the Primary phase, making perceptive use of all student information 
• To create and communicate a robust National Agenda Action Plan to the relevant stakeholders
• To continuously monitor the effective use of assessment across the Primary phase, including the collation of accurate assessment information 
• Ensure systems for assessing, tracking and data analysis are understood by all staff in the Primary Phase
• Provide appropriate PD where necessary to ensure systems are understood and used effectively 
• Hold meetings with Year and Core Leaders to analyse the impact of their actions at each DC point  
• Report to key stakeholders on the attainment and progress profile across school, ensuring transparency of performance for all key groups, including Students of Determination
• Further develop and lead on the implementation of a reporting system that clearly informs parents and supports the partnership they have with the school 

 

Developing Self and Others 

 

• Lead relevant and agreed PD across the Primary phase
• Support other members of the school’s leadership team in planning and delivering whole school PD 
• To support the school’s strategies to improve practice, through a coaching and modelling approach 
• Lead and support staff in developing and sustaining positive working relationships within and across phases 
• Lead and undertake leadership and subject level performance management reviews  
• Where appropriate, support the interview/selection process for teacher recruitment and ensure effective induction of new staff 
• Actively pursue your own professional development as an Assistant Headteacher. 

 

Other specific duties 

 

• To play an active role in the future development of the school and its community 
• To attend Open Days, marketing and after-school school community events where appropriate
• To promote and adhere to the school’s policies where appropriate. 
• Any other professional duties that are required and outlined as a senior leader at Deira International School

 

 

Application Process

If you meet these criteria we would very much welcome your application.

We offer an excellent remuneration package including competitive tax free salary, furnished accommodation, medical insurance, visa costs, baggage allowance, annual flight allowance and free school places for up to two dependants.

To apply for the above role, please share your CV and TES application below.

Deira International School, Festival City is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students.  A UK enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments

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