Achievement & Industry Head  Full Time

 A. Strategic direction and development of the Middle and Senior School

· Supporting the writing of Performance Standards 3 and 4 of the SEF and SDP

·  Supporting relevant Heads of Department in writing Performance Standard 1 of the SEF

·  Data analysis of internal and external assessments and exams for subjects in Year 5 to Year 13

·  Support teams with writing the SEF and SDP

·  Academic MER and quality assurance.

B. Curriculum

·  Development and enhancement of our Industry Partners to ensure they are meaningful contributors to the curriculum and student achievement

·  Working with the Assistant Principal of Curriculum, Assessment and Data to support curriculum development

.  Year group curriculum overviews

.  Home learning

·  Further development of the careers’ curriculum and provision. 

C. Achievement, Teaching and Learning

·  Pupil Progress

.  To collaborate with the Director of Pastoral Care, Director of Inclusion, Heads of Year and Heads of Department to drive data-informed intervention so that all students fulfil their academic potential

.  Mentoring of students across Senior School (Y10 – 13)

.  Organising and facilitating Pupil Progress Meetings

.  Feedback to staff on learning and teaching including:

.  Steplab developmental coaching of targeted staff

.  Regular lesson drop-ins

.  Middle/Senior and Whole School MER processes

·  Leading induction sessions for new staff linked to key areas of responsibility

·  Ensure high expectations for all staff in relation to standards of achievement, supporting aspirational, data-informed target setting

·  Organisation, monitoring and quality assurance of school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and A-Level courses

· Final quality assurance of reports from curriculum teams.

D. Leading and Managing Staff

·  Line management of allocated Heads of Department(s) with responsibilities including:

.  Weekly meetings with leaders based on strategic intentions and MER processes

.  Performance management in line with Mamoura British Academy and Aldar HQ expectations

.  Supporting the writing of SEF and Action Plans for allocated departments

·  Line management of the Careers’ Counsellor, Librarians and Extra-Curricular activities lead.

E. Managing Resources

· Innovation of learning environments; developing rooms and corridors into dynamic, unique learning environments to support curriculum development and National Identity

· Writing the prospectus’ for Middle and Senior School Options and creating the year group curriculum overviews

· Undertaking school tours for prospective parents

· Leading CATS and supporting admissions and transfers for new students.

F. Other Duties and Responsibilities

·  To be an Academic Mentor to Year 11, Year 12 and Year 13 students

·  To collaborate with colleagues across the school on all inspections, including but not exclusive to BSO, ADEK Irtiqaa, ADEK National Identity and internal Aldar reviews

· To lead ELT and SLT presentations as required

· Fulfil teaching responsibilities as and when needed to support the education team

· 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.

Minimum Qualifications : A Bachelor degree in Education or a Bachelor of Arts/Science

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

· Significant and impactful experience in leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement

· Experience of teaching the British Curriculum

· Strong leadership and Inter-personal skill

· Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations desirable

· Experience leading/facilitating CPD and coaching programmes

· Commitment to Academy’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