GEMS Education

GEMS Wellington International School Dubai is currently recruiting for Curriculum Leader for Post 16, IB Mathematics for September 2024. The job was announced by the school on February 2, 2024. Candidate desirous for the role should submit their application now.

Duties of Curriculum Leader Mathematics

Leadership:

Develop IB curriculum vision aligned with school goals and priorities.
Ensure alignment with the school development plan and drive national agenda priorities.
Provide positive and strategic leadership, fostering a culture of fortitude, empathy and integrity.
Coordinate staff deployment and promote whole school initiatives.
Implement strategic action planning and monitoring for all staff through rigorous MER that is centered around growth.

Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum:

Further enhance teaching quality and ensure staff continuously develop their IB knowledge, skills and practice.
Design curriculum maps and schemes of work preparing students for GCSE and IB study.
Incorporate innovation and digital technology into the curriculum.
Monitor curriculum development and respond to national and local initiatives.
Ensure curriculum adaptations are timely and have a positive impact on student outcomes.

Assessment: Progress and Attainment:

Possess specialist experience in teaching IB Higher Level Analysis and Approaches Mathematics.
Ensure accountability for student progress and outcomes.
Analyse student performance data rigorously and identify areas for improvement.
Assure quality of assessment design and adherence to school policies.
Embed standardisation and moderation procedures into department practice.
Has a secure knowledge and understanding of the IA process and criteria, supporting the wider team with accurate judgements.

Developing Self and Others of Curriculum Leader Mathematics:

Lead CPD initiatives and support professional development with an IB focus.
Foster positive working relationships within and across phases.
Conduct Performance Development Meetings (GPS) and assist in teacher recruitment and induction.

Job Requirements of Curriculum Leader Mathematics

Hold a Bachelors degree with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent.
Minimum 2 year experience in similar role.
Experience in teaching and/or leading at least 2 phases, with evidence of outstanding personal practice. Must include post 16 IB experience.

Skills & Knowledge Desired

Evidence on going personal professional development as both a teacher and/or leader.
Evidence of developing others, either through mentoring/coaching.
A track record of raising achievement and improving outcomes for students.
Have a willingness to collaborate and share their outstanding practice
Have a growth mindset, whereby they are reflective and solution focussed.
Be creative and enthusiastic in their approach to teaching.
Possess excellent interpersonal skills to work closely with colleagues, students and parents.
Be willing to make a positive contribution to their school community and culture through active engagement in their extra curricular programme and community based events.

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