Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

https://www.cranleigh.ae/

Cranleigh Abu Dhabi is seeking to appoint an additional member of staff Physical Education Head to lead the Senior School Physical Education department. The successful candidate must be able to teach IGCSE PE and BTEC Sport. This is an exciting opportunity for a forward thinking, experienced, energetic and passionate teacher. The ideal candidate should have significant teaching experience and be an established Middle Leader. They should also be able to coach Netball or Football to a high level. Rugby, Basketball and Volleyball coaching experience are also advantageous but not essential. The role will commence in August 2024.

Responsibilities of Physical Education Head

The principal responsibilities of the Head of Department are:

Line management of department members in terms of teaching duties.
Teaching and learning quality and monitoring at a departmental level.
To keep up to date with developments in the subject and the way in which it taught.
Pupil progress at departmental level.
Departmental administration and reports.
Promotion of the department and its interests.
To work with other Heads of Departments to ensure pupils prepared adequately for the School curriculum and to ensure a seamless academic transition throughout each school.

Teaching

To teach according to departmental schemes of work.
To ensure that lessons are well prepared, efficiently resourced and appropriate to the ability level of the pupils.
To maintain good discipline at all times in accordance with school rules, and to use the school’s sanctions system appropriately.
To assess pupils in accordance with School / Department policy.
To mark work in accordance with School / Department policy.
To be aware of cultural sensitivities.
To develop (and share) teaching resources.
To assist the HoD in areas such as preparing internal exams and schemes of work.
To complete grading and reports as required in a timely manner.
To liaise with colleagues on all matters of common concern regarding pupils and the curriculum.

Co curricular Commitments

Prepared to help with games and/or activities for a minimum of 2 hours per week.
To show an interest in the wider life of the school by attending occasional fixtures, plays or concerts, for example.

Job requirements of Physical Education Head

Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with a PGCE or a Bachelors in Education and a minimum of two years teaching experience.
Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum school preferably in an independent school but not essential.
Proven track record of excellence in an education setting.
Be able to provide a relevant and up to date police check.

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