Deputy Head of Primary Section
Fujairah Private Academy
United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Salary:
- Tax Free Salary and expatriate benefit
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 16 August 2014
- Apply by:
- 30 April 2014
Job overview
Deputy Head of Primary Section in United Arab Emirates
Contract type: Full time
Contract term: Permanent
Contract length: Two Years renewable
FUJAIRAH PRIVATE ACADEMY
Located on the Indian Ocean coast of the United Arab Emirates, 140 kilometres from Dubai, at the foot of the Hajar Mountains. Fujairah has a scenic beauty and wonderful beaches. The school is non-profit, non-selective and caters for 700 students aged 3.5-18 years. 90 % of these are from Arabic speaking backgrounds with 65 % of them being Emirati. The school was established in 1982 by the government of Fujairah as a non-profit organization. The school follows an adapted National Curriculum and students take SATs at KS2, KS3 Optional Tests, GCSE and GCE A levels. We are an accredited member of the British Schools in the Middle East Association and also have British Schools Overseas status.
DEPUTY HEAD OF PRIMARY SECTION
This post becomes available on the promotion of the current post holder to Head of the newly established Middle School. We welcome applications from those with middle leadership experience who wish to move up the promotion ladder. They should have experience of the UK system of education, either in schools which are accredited members of the British Schools in the Middle East or accredited British system schools overseas or from schools located in the UK. Applicants require a B.Sc/BA a P.G.C.E. or a BEd qualification from the UK/Australia or NewZealand. We are seeking an energetic and innovative leader who is prepared to help take forward a well-established department into its next phase. Applicants should be either single or married where the spouse is a teacher or able to take up a support or technician role in the school.
To applicants who are flexible, energetic, open to a different cultural experience and tolerant of others and their points of view, we offer a pleasant working environment where children behave well and enjoy being in school. Staff joining us must be prepared to work beyond the school day and contribute to the extracurricular programme and to the school community. Applicants should send a brief CV (not supporting documents please) to receive details of package and the post to the Principal Ms Jan Brettingham at fpaprincipal@gmail.com details of the school can be found on www.fpa.sch.ae.
CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS 30 APRIL 2014
About Fujairah Private Academy
- Fujairah Private Academy
- E89, Near City Centre, PO Box 797, Academic City
- Fujairah
- United Arab Emirates
Fujairah Academy is a fee-paying co-educational school for students from 4-18 years of age. There are currently 688 students, with 181 in the Senior Section. Entry is by interview with parents and children. Or in the case of students applying from overseas, a last school report, good conduct certificate and in certain cases an admission test. Students from Year 4 and above are required to have English Language skills at a level commensurate with their age and from Year 7 Cognitive ability tests are part of the admission procedures. A test of English and Mathematical competency and Arabic for native speakers are taken.
Fujairah Academy was founded in 1982, as a small Primary school located on a site near the beach. In 1990 the school was extended to provide an education for students of secondary age and as the school expanded a purpose-built campus was built. This has been fully operational since April 2003.
The school is a non-profit making organisation owned by the Government of Fujairah, under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Hamad Bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah. A British style education is offered in a bilingual setting with the student body currently comprising 85% UAE nationals and the remainder being from Middle Eastern and Asian countries.
The National Curriculum of England and Wales is followed in core areas and students are prepared for Cambridge and Edexcel GCSE, GCE AS and A2 level examinations. The Thanawa Ama equivalency is available for Emirati and other students of Arab nationalities. Students leave for higher education at the end of Year 12 or Year 13, mainly to the U.K., U.S.A, or U.A.E. The school is an institution in which people from a wide variety of nationalities and cultural backgrounds work together. Each student in regarded as an individual and we aim to provide a purposeful and friendly atmosphere for their academic and personal growth. Creativity and individual enthusiasm are valued here, as are tolerance and co-operation.
All teachers at Fujairah Academy have qualified teacher status with most coming from the UK. Qualified Arabic staff teach Arabic and Islamic Studies.
The school provides a stimulating atmosphere in which to learn. Students learn to work together in a community based on mutual respect and a desire to engage with the world beyond the school. Children mature into confident adults, aware of their own strengths and interests, able to take responsibility for themselves and others.
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