Assistant Headteacher - Early Years Foundation Stage

Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba is seeking an exceptional Assistant Headteacher for our Early Years Foundation Stage, incorporating a nursery (from Years +), Foundation Stage 1, and Foundation Stage 2. The successful candidate will have a proven record of success, to join the dynamic and highly successful Primary leadership team at Kings’ School Nad Al Sheba, as of August 2024. 

The successful candidate will collaboratively lead and facilitate whole school improvement and will report directly to the Primary Headteacher.  

The ideal candidate would: 

• Hold a bachelor's degree, preferably in Education. 
• Hold 3 years' experience in a leadership role within Education. 
• Have recent leadership experience in Early Years Foundation Stage, including inspiring and motivating teams to achieve excellence, as well as holding others to account. 
• Role-model supportive and positive relationships with children, staff, and parents. 
• Be able to generate creative solutions to overcome barriers to success. 
• Be able to innovate their own and others' practice to meet ever-increasing expectations. 
• Demonstrate the ability to facilitate outstanding learning. 
• Demonstrate a thorough and in-depth understanding of: 
• outstanding classroom practice 
• purposeful curriculum design 
• effective assessment and moderation practices 

How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the Kings’ WebHR portal. 

The closing date for applications is  Friday 12th April 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate before the closing date. Successful applicants will take up their position in August 2024. 

**Please Note: The school takes safeguarding children very seriously and any offer of employment is subject to rigorous checks, including but not limited to; 

• A verified passport copy 
• Three satisfactory references 
• Attestation of qualification certificates 
• DBS/Police checks