Overview

GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL – DUBAI http://www.gemswinchesterschool-dubai.com/

Job Description

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Head Teacher to join our school leadership team. You will play a key role in driving academic standards across The Sixth Form and contribute towards teaching and learning throughout the secondary school.

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of teachers in The Sixth Form, setting high expectations and providing effective support and guidance
  • Develop and implement a strategic vision for teaching and learning specifically for The Sixth Form
  • Take overall responsibility for the monitoring of data in The Sixth Form, using it to track and set targets for students’ successes
  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in The Sixth Form, ensuring that all students are making good progress
  • Oversee the Sixth Form’s wider-curriculum, ensuring that it is challenging, engaging and meets the needs of all students
  • Contribute towards the school’s self-evaluation process and identify areas for improvement within The Sixth Form
  • Play a key role in the professional development of staff within The Sixth Form
  • Work closely with the Headteacher and other senior leaders to set the strategic direction of the school, particularly in relation to The Sixth Form

Please note:

Interviews will be held face-to-face, where possible, or virtually on as suitable candidates apply. We reserve the right to make appointments before the closing date of this advertisement. Therefore, early applications are recommended.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package, including a competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to the country of residence, and End-of-Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app, GEMS Rewards, www.gemsrewards.com, which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

Skills

Person Specification:

  • A well-qualified teacher with a proven track record of success in a leadership role
  • Experience of teaching Post-16 students
  • Excellent leadership and management skills
  • The ability to develop and implement a strategic vision
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A commitment to raising standards and improving the life-chances of all students
  • A Master’s degree in a relevant subject (desirable)
  • National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for leadership (desirable)

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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Management – Manager Director of Staff

 

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About GEMS Education

Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.