Assistant Head Teacher The Aquila School Dubai

Job Detail

Job ID 10345
Career Level Intermediate
Experience Fresh
Gender Female|Male

Job Description

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:

All teachers:

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

Key qualities and skills:

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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