Deputy Head of Southeast Asia - UAE Based Remote

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

You must be available in the UAE/Dubai early August to allow for settling in process with an induction start date of 19th August

To strengthen our key objectives of delivering highly quality online educational experiences for students we require a Deputy Head of Southeast Asia. The post will be aligned to our Universal Timetable across Southeast Asia and the Middle East and will be based in the UAE. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of teaching and the professional duties that need to be carried out to ensure that high quality teaching and pastoral care of all students are maintained and delivered effectively and consistently throughout the online experience. Reporting directly to the Head of Middle East and Southeast Asia the post holder will be supporting and leading a team of teachers that will deliver a high-quality teaching experience, as well as encouraging innovation and collaboration within the team to evolve the student experience and the efficiency of the school. 

The role will suit an educational leader with an eye for detail, a commitment to delivering the very best for students and families, and a desire to ensure that the school can continue to grow efficiently and sustainably to deliver our goals. 

As part of the universal timetable working Hours will be between 5am and 4pm GST. Your normal working hours will be expected to be online at 5am GST and expected to finish at 1.30pm GST. As a Deputy Head you will be expected to contribute to events outside of these hours as stated above to include meetings.

Various Benefits: 

• Competitive tax-free salary. You will also receive a 10% additional allowance to accommodate working on the Universal TT
• Housing allowance towards your accommodation
• Medical insurance, working permit and residence visa
• Annual flight allowance
• Working from home with excellent and experienced support from a network of teachers
• Two free school places for children at Kings Interhigh 
• End of Service gratuity 
• Relocation for International hire 
• Utilities allowance 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Teaching responsibilities
• Ensuring effective communication in all aspects of the role to include liaising with parents as appropriate. To engage parents in their child’s school experience and to work together to remove any barriers to student success in school 
• To work as a member of a team, identifying issues and exploring and implementing solutions 
• To be proactive in identifying issues of concern to students and working to develop whole school approaches to address these · 
• To support and lead in the day-to-day running and pupil-facing operational matters in the school 
• Support in leading the strategic development of pastoral, mental health, physical health and wellbeing provision
• Promote pupil leadership and personal development by ensuring that the Student Council and the School cocurricular programme all run effectively. 
• Responsible to oversee any lessons requiring cover 
• To undertake quality assurance activity to raise student’s standards of achievement and to evaluate practice. 
• Work with the Headteacher to lead, motivate, support, challenge and develop all staff to secure continual improvement including his/her own continual professional development.  
• To be an exemplar of all school policies and practices. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• QTS or equivalent, other qualifications relevant to the role are desirable. 
• Excellent knowledge of school systems and processes.  
• Good knowledge of or willing to learn the current and future online learning landscape, and excellent communication skills.  
• Excellent project management, leadership, and people development skills  
• Motivated to achieve excellence for self and others  
• Experience of working with a diverse range of students, and knowledge of our full range of student requirements in Inspired Online Schools.  
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection in relation to school systems and processes  
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that showcase a dynamic and supportive stance to all stakeholders  
• Attention to detail, confidence in handling data, and accuracy in work  
• Aspirational for the future success and growth of Inspired Online Schools, with an understanding of how operational efficiency will contribute to this.  
• Fast acting where decisions and actions need to be taken 
• International experience in the Southeast Asia or Middle East region would be desirable. 

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.