Head of IT
Liwa International School
United Arab Emirates
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
Job overview
A Head of IT is also required to lead IT across the school. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the school’s IT development strategy over the next few years, with considerable scope for new opportunities. IT is a key area for the school to develop further and as such, new and innovative ideas are welcomed. Candidates should have the required subject expertise and an ability to offer leadership and support to teaching colleagues across the school.
Liwa is a rapidly growing schools group which has one established school and is opening another in August this year. The Liwa group has gone a long way to realise its’ vision to educate students to high academic international standards so that they can live and work in a global community, whilst enjoying the rich culture and traditions of the UAE. It has ambitious plans for the future and wants to attract the highest quality teachers to help grow and develop outstanding educational provision across all its schools.
The successful candidate will have:
- Qualified teacher status, with a UK or internationally recognised equivalent qualification
- Successful leadership experience
- Teaching experience of at least 5 years that demonstrates the ability to deliver the highest academic standards
- Ability and expertise to lead a dynamic and enthusiastic secondary/IT team to achieve excellent results
- A commitment to the community of Liwa International School and the Al Ain culture and heritage
In return Liwa will offer:
- A world class, state of the art learning environment with impressive facilities and resources
- Enthusiastic and happy students who enjoy learning
- A dedicated and talented team of hardworking staff
- A commitment to your continued professional development
- An opportunity to have an impact at a strategic level
- A competitive international package including; tax free salary; furnished accommodation; health insurance; gratuity and annual flight home.
If you are excited by this position, please send your CV and letter of application with full contact details to: recruitment@liwaschool.com
About Liwa International School
- Liwa International School
- P.O Box 81685, Falaj Hazzaa, Al Ain
- Abu Dhabi
- United Arab Emirates
Liwa International School is a mixed Islamic all-through school situated in the city of Al Ain in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is an independent day school with English language instruction and 86% Emirati students. A larger than average size for a school of its type, the school has a school roll of almost 2,500 for students from KG1 to Grade 12 level, between the ages of 3-18. Standardised tests include MAP and SAT1&2 EMSA.
Liwa was founded in 1992, starting off in a villa with only 60 students and growing to become one of the largest schools in the country.
Principal
Dr Shereen Gobran
Values and Vision
Liwa has a school climate with the opportunity for student growth. It believes that prosperity and success comes about as a result of self-assessment, improvement and change. Its mission is of high educational standards while upholding its most important values of respect and tolerance. The school slogan is “together for a better future for our children.”
Liwa provides an American style education, and is responsible for the great success of many former students, who have gone on to study at great universities internationally.
Abu Dhabi Education Council
“Liwa International School offers students a good level of education both academically and in their social development. The very well maintained building and clear organisational structures allows the school day to run very smoothly. Students are respectful and behaviour and attendance is very good, reflecting the impact of UAE culture, Islamic values and the caring ethos of the school.”
View Liwa International School’s latest Abu Dhabi Education Council report
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