Head of Elementary - August 2024

About The Job: Head Of Elementary - August 2024

Bloom Education is currently looking for an inspirational school leader for a Head of Elementary position in one of our Charter Schools in Al Ain, starting in August 2024.

This role will support the Principal and Vice Principal in providing professional educational leadership and management of an Elementary School, ensuring that all work aligns with Bloom Education's vision and mission statement for the future. The Head of Elementary will provide strategic direction and leadership of the whole school curriculum, assessment, and data collation and analysis.

Responsibilities

1. To play a major role under the direction of the Principal in formulating the aims and objectives of the school, establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved, managing staff and resources to achieve the aims and objectives of the school and monitor progress towards their achievement.
2. Undertake the professional duties of the Vice Principal, as required by the Principal, in the event of his/her absence from the school.
3. In partnership with the Principal, Vice Principal, and the Middle Leadership Team, provide professional leadership and management of teaching and learning throughout the school.
4. To provide professional leadership and management of School Development Plan priorities.
5. To assist the Principal and Vice Principal in the ongoing and annual review of standards of leadership, teaching, and learning in specific areas of responsibility and across all areas of school provision, consistent with the procedures in the school self-evaluation policy.
6. Create costed subject development plans which contribute positively to the achievement of the School Development Plan and which actively involves all staff in its design and execution.
7. Develop and implement policies and practices for the subject/area(s) which reflects the school's commitment to high achievement and is consistent with curriculum strategies and policies.
8. Promote consistently high expectations for student achievement.
9. Establish short, medium- and long-term plans for the development and resourcing for the specific areas of responsibility.
10. Monitor the progress made in achieving subject/area plans and targets, and evaluate the effect on teaching and learning.
11. Work with the Principal and Vice Principal to improve the quality of teaching and learning and students' achievement, setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of learning outcomes.
12. Provide regular feedback for colleagues in a way which recognizes good practice and supports their progress against professional and performance management objectives resulting in a tangible impact on students' learning.
13. Develop whole staff, phase teams, and individuals to enhance performance.
14. Oversee the planning and delivery of staff meetings, including where necessary, bringing in outside speakers.
15. Keep abreast of the latest developments in the curriculum and disseminate effectively to other members of staff.
16. Plan, delegate, and evaluate work carried out by team(s) and individuals.
17. Create, maintain, and enhance effective relationships.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in education / PGCE.
2. Experience in a middle management position within a Primary / Elementary setting.

Our remuneration packages are competitive locally and internationally with an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits. We also encourage and support the pursuit of Continuing Professional Development where relevant and feasible.

The successful candidate will be required to submit a letter of application and CV, together with a copy of passport, education certificates, and police clearance to complete the online application process. In the CV, please include the names and contact email addresses of three professional referees, one of which must be a current Principal.

Bloom Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence before appointment.