Headteacher Primary

About us:

Fortes Education, Dubai manages all-through Schools (Regent International School & Sunmarke School), and Nurseries in (Jumeirah International Nurseries), Dubai. We are growing our network of schools and nurseries, and aspire to become one of the leading providers of education in the UAE.  We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and leadership in our educational services and practices, and are committed to delivering high quality education provision to the young people and families that we serve.

Sunmarke School is our new flag-ship school in Dubai, having an overall capacity of 3,000 students. Located at Jumeirah Village Triangle, Sunmarke will be 7 minutes away from our well-established affiliate, Regent International School, Greens.  Sunmarke will open its doors in 2016, and will welcome students at Nursery, FS1 to Year 13.  We shall offer the National Curriculum for England and Wales, followed by GCSE / IGCSE, and A' Level programmes of study, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program in the future. 

Sunmarke School will provide students an academically rigorous education supported by a broad and balanced range of learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.  Our curriculum will be enriched through the integration of a holistic "Education in Human Values" (EHV) program which develops character and emotional intelligence.  We aspire to maximise academic achievement and nurture our children, so that they become independent learners, confident individuals, responsible young adults who have the necessary qualifications, skills and values to flourish and excel an ever-changing world.

We present an exciting opportunity to join our school at inception and to play an important part in our journey to outstanding.  

The Post:

Headteacher: Primary - Sunmarke School (Jumeirah Village Triangle)

The Opportunity:

We seek to appoint an exceptional and experienced Primary Headteacher, looking for the opportunity to work along-side and leading other inspirational Senior Leaders at one of our UK National Curriculum schools in Dubai.

About you:

The Headteacher should hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B.A & PGCE / PGDE or equivalent. Tertiary qualifications such as NPQH / PTC are desirable & have at least 3 years experience in a SLT post. 

Qualities we seek in our Senior Leaders:

• Strong leadership skills, a proven track record in raising standards and school improvement in a demanding environment;
• A commitment to deliver on the Board's educational vision for the school, shape the school's strategic direction and to lead the school on its journey to outstanding;
• High expectations that support and challenge teachers and students alike to motivate them to achieve their fullest potential;
• An unrelenting focus to maximise student attainment, progress and achievement;
• An ability to develop effective teams, organisational structures, academic processes, whilst maintaining accurate knowledge of the quality of learning, teaching and assessment across the relevant phase of the school. 
• Adept at delivering the UK National Curriculum at EYFS, KS1&2 and experienced in coaching and mentoring programmes for staff besides the ability to share your own outstanding practice
• Flexibility and an eagerness to deal with the challenges of leading and managing a large school

Our Offer:

• State-of-the art facilities and amenities in well-maintained campuses in prime locations in
   Dubai
• An enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents and Board members, dedicated to maximise student achievement for each and every child, and to create positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom
• Working within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues
• Excellent professional development
• Working in Dubai, one of the world's most sought after work and travel destinations.

Our Package:

• Excellent tax-free salary
• Furnished Accommodation
• Relocation Allowance
• Medical Insurance and Annual Air-fare Allowance for self, spouse & up to two dependents,
• Paid vacations
• Free education for up to two dependents

To Apply:

Candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by visiting: http://forteseducation.com/Careers/Vacancies.aspx

Interviews will be held via SKYPE and/or at a venue in Dubai or the UK
Application Closing Date 21st November 2014
Appointment Start Date April 2015