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

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.

 

Secondary Deputy Head Teacher | Deira International School | Dubai

 

We are currently hiring an inspirational Secondary Deputy Head Teacher for Deira International School, Festival City, Dubai. This appointments is for August 2021.

The position of Deputy Head Teacher will report to the Secondary Head Teacher.

 

It is a very exciting time to join the Secondary Leadership Team at Deira International School (DIS).  We are looking for an outstanding, innovative Deputy Head to join the team. The successful candidate will play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team supporting the Head of Secondary in driving forward the school; strategically, creatively and operationally. Someone who is 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 learners.

 

The specific roles and responsibilities taken up by the successful candidate will be refined to match their skillset and previous experience.

 

Leadership

Support the schools vision and high aspirations with a relentless focus on pupil’s achievement and personal development

Reflect the school’s ambitions and goals through strategic planning

Support the running of an equitable and inclusive school in which each individual matter and all pupil are safe

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

Manage the performance of the staff they are responsible for, including the support staff to bring about improvements

Continuously seek to improve the quality of learning and teaching

Support the Head Teacher in ensuring that the School’s academic program is fit for purpose and challenges students of all abilities

Maintain an overview of all curriculum review and development activities; ensuring that teachers maintain current in their knowledge of the curriculum and best teaching practices

Support the Head Teacher in ensuring that all School staff are well qualified, experienced, trained to do their roles and are deployed effectively to support the school

To monitor and analyse student progress and attainment data wrt current and previous years

School Administration

Work within the school’s financial management to help the school to achieve its educational priorities

Manage pupil’s behaviour to create an effective climate of learning

Contribute to the effective the recruitment, retention, deployment and workload of the staff

Support the Head Teacher in organising staff meetings for discussion of common matters to ensure the smooth running of the School

People Relationships

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

Create a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students and families

Create, develop and sustain relationships that result in active student engagement in the learning process

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

Strengthen collaboration and professional networking with other schools, as well as local, regional, national and international communities 

School Development

Oversee all programs, services, and activities to ensure that program objectives are met

Contribute fully to the evaluation of the school’s strengths and weaknesses and use the findings to secure ongoing improvement

Develop the leadership capacity of staff and create effective teams

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

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

 

About the Person:

Bachelor’s degree, teaching certification, leadership qualification (NPQSL, NPQH)

3 years senior leadership in a high performing Secondary setting

Evidence of whole school impact on student achievement

 

Job-specific skills

Educational leader and outstanding teacher

Knowledge of international and local accreditation, inspection and evaluation frameworks

Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form

Sound decision making, solutions focused, knowledge of child protection and health and safety

Experience in developing and/or sustaining high performance teams

Highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders

Knowledge of up to date curriculum and assessment practices

Excellent analytical skills and appreciation of school data

Committed to wellbeing of the 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 dependents.

 

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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