Deputy Head of Secondary Full Time

Deputy Head of Secondary Jobs in Dubai, UAE

Skills

Key Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to :

• promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development and well being
• assist, support, represent and deputise for the Head of School
• embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values
• play a major role in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, Strategic Direction and Self Evaluation
• maintain and develop the ethos, values and overall mission and vision of the school
• promote a positive image of the school
• lead and develop staff through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• ensure that the school plays a constructive role in the life of the community
• monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, students and staff.
• implement policies for all stakeholders
• take a lead in the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines
• to be accountable to the Head of School and ultimately the Principal/CEO
• to fully understand the requirements and expectations within the National Curriculum for England, Ministry of Education, Dubai Schools Inspection Framework and British School Overseas Framework

Successful candidates will need to:

• Embody and role model our core values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness.
•  Have a certified teaching qualification, at degree level such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of solid and demonstrable experience in teaching a Secondary School in a British curriculum school
• Experience in a similar role
• The personal leadership qualities to developing trusting relationships, a coaching approach to development and be able to inspire others.
• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
• Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.