Head of English

The successful candidates will be closely aligned with the core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Education or a Bachelor of Arts in English with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 6 years teaching experience in English National Curriculum.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Outstanding teacher
• Teaching across ability range with proven success
• Experience of leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement
• Experience of line/performance management
• Experience of working in more than one international school
• Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum
• Leadership skills
• Inter-personal skills
• Knowledge of coaching and its benefits
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations
• Experience leading/facilitating CPD and coaching programmes
• Commitment to school's vision and Mission Statement
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• Strategic Direction and Development of the Department
• Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflect the School's vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning
• Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of the department
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
• Teaching and Learning
• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement
• Ensure that the department follow school policies for learning and teaching, including the school Marking Policy and Teacher and Learner DNA characteristics
• Set high expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning and teaching and behaviour
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; taking action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school's ECA Programme and after school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and A Level courses.
• Leading and Managing Staff
• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards
• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning.
• Managing Resources
• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the department's resources, including ordering
• Effectively use allocated teaching spaces to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Contribute to the school's ECA Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term
• To be an Academic Mentor to Year 11/12/13 students
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota
• Take an active role in pastoral aspects of the school, including responsibility as a form tutor/link tutor
• Cover for absent colleagues
• Invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.