The Aquila School is presently recruiting suitably qualified and skilled candidate for the role of Assistant Head Teacher (Secondary Teaching & Learning). The selected candidate will be responsible to play a crucial role in supporting the smooth operation and academic success of a school.

Responsibilities of Assistant Head Teacher

Core purposes:

• To promote their school to the local community to increase pupil numbers and reach their pupil numbers target.
• To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through ‘amazing learning’.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues and families.
• To have a positive impact on the work of the school.

Key duties include:

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times.
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson.
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate.
• To lead ECA activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community.
• To comply with their agreed policies and Aquila Ways.
• To actively engage with their school community e.g. through newsletters, informal dialogue, reporting, supporting school functions and contributing to community and marketing activities
• To actively participate in the performance management process of self and others.
• As the schools grows all teachers will be involved in improving learning across the school as lead learners and subject leaders.

Coaching and Professional Development

• Ensure teaching and learning are of the highest standard and personalised to specifically meet individual needs and the phase meets the school’s challenging targets for progress and attainment.
• Lead CPD for all members of the school community.
• Ensure the school maintains a positive and respectful ethos.
• Ensure the curriculum is inclusive and learner led, taking into account the cultural heritage of the school community and the local region.
• Communicate with families about learning and other issues related to school.

Job Requirements of Assistant Head Teacher

• Required Bachelor degree in Education.
• Minimum 3 year experience in similar role.

Skills & Knowledge Desired of Assistant Head Teacher

• To be a credible leader with a range of teaching and leadership experience.
• To be able to lead learning so that lessons are engaging and relevant, enabling every child to make as much progress as possible.
• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community.
• To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive.

Hours of Work

• Hours of work 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday and 7.25 am to 12 noon on Fridays plus occasional evening and weekend work.
• Holidays as per the school KHDA approved calendar plus five days during the school holiday.

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