Primary Deputy Head Teacher
PDO School
Muscat, Oman
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2014 (or as soon as possible afterwards)
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2014
Job overview
Primary Deputy Head Teacher, Muscat, Oman
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the foremost exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman. It accounts for more than 70% of the country's crude oil production and nearly all of its natural gas supply. PDO operates a school for its expatriate children.
PDO School is seeking to appoint an effective leader and excellent teacher to the post of Deputy Head Teacher. The school currently has more than 400 students on roll from Pre Nursery to Primary 7 (ages 3 to 11 years). The new Deputy Head Teacher will be joining us at an exciting stage in our development as the school is expecting to expand to more than 600 students in the near future. A state-of-the-art new school is currently under construction to accommodate our expanding needs.
Our students are the children of expatriate employees working for Petroleum Development Oman and originate from many different home countries, making us a truly international school. The school is an affiliated Shell school and implements the English National Curriculum for English and mathematics alongside the International Primary Curriculum.
For further information about our school and company please visit www.pdoschool.com
As Deputy Head Teacher, you will:
- Be an excellent teacher and school leader
- Play a leading role in demonstrating the excellence of our school to stakeholders and the local and wider community
- Secure the delivery of high standards in all aspects of the school
- Lead the school to Accreditation at Mastering Level of the International Primary Curriculum
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be a good team player
- Join a Senior Leadership Team comprising of a newly appointed Head Teacher and another experienced Deputy Head Teacher
You need to have:
- Certified teaching status through a recognised qualification such as a degree in Education, PGCE or equivalent
- Significant and relevant experience in educational leadership and management
- A professional interest in recent educational developments and initiatives
- High standards and expectations of both yourself and others
- Experience of the English National Curriculum
- Experience of the International Primary Curriculum
- Experience of teaching children who are learning English as an additional language
- Experience of teaching and leading in Early Years (desirable)
The successful applicant will be offered a two year contract in the first instance and there may be an option, by mutual agreement, to extend on an annual basis. You will be remunerated with an attractive and competitive salary and additional benefits including housing, education for dependent children and medical care. You will also have the opportunity for further professional development and new challenges.
If you are successful, you will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (further details on www.homeoffice.gov.uk/dbs) or a police check/clearance from your home/resident country.
Offer of employment is subject to visa requirements and local rules and legislation.A final offer of employment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police check, medical check and visa approval.
To find out further details on how to apply please visit www.wclgroup.com/school-management and click on 'Vacancies'.
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon (UK time) Monday 28 April 2014.
Final interviews will be held in June 2014.
PDO School
Passion for Learning
World Class Learning Group
About PDO School
PDO School, Muscat, Oman
Welcome to PDO School, where children thrive and excel in our child centred, learning focused, international environment. We offer high quality educational provision for the children of expatriate PDO employees aged between 3 and 11 years old.
The PDO School Team caters for the individual, social and academic needs of every child through regular assessment and specific learning programmes, to secure the best outcomes.
The curriculum at PDO School follows the English National Curriculum for Numeracy and Literacy combined with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Independent international testing shows that our children achieve very well.
The IPC teaches different subjects through an enquiry led themed approach, often called a "creative curriculum". Fundamental to the children's learning are Personal Learning Goals that help children grow into independent and adaptable learners with a respect and understanding of others.
The children benefit from the expertise and passion of specialist teachers for Computing, Music, Art/Design and Physical Education.
A highly skilled team of language specialist teachers ensures all children are supported in developing fluency in English, whilst continuing to develop their home language. Every child has access to specialist teachers in Music, Physical Education, Art/Design and Computing to ensure they achieve their potential.
School Campus
After almost 50 years at the original site, in October 2015 PDO School moved to a newly built state of the art campus with outstanding facilities and spaces that inspire the children and teachers alike. Thirty classrooms are enhanced by large open plan areas where children can collaborate and share their learning. The school has a separate Early Years building to provide appropriate accommodation for our youngest children, and a computing suite, library, art room, music room, home technology room , swimming pool, splash pool and a large outdoor astro turfed playing field. Wireless technology and a range of technological devices further support the children's learning and development throughout the school.
CLICK HERE to explore a 360 degree photosphere of the 'Learning Souq' on Google Maps.
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