Head of Secondary
Jebel Ali School
Dubai
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 12 April 2015
Job overview
HEAD OF SECONDARY JEBEL ALI SCHOOL
[AN EVOLUTION OF THE EXISTING JEBEL ALI PRIMARY SCHOOL]
Job start Jan/April 2016 in preparation of opening September 2016
The Board of Governors, Jebel Ali School is seeking an inspirational Secondary leader to build upon the highly successful Jebel Ali Primary School. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to be involved in the establishment of a new secondary school right from the very start.
The post commences in January 2016 in preparation for the school opening in September 2016 and initial duties will involve participation with the local management team in pre-opening preparations, which will involve the development of the infrastructure, setting the curriculum and staff recruitment.
Building is about to commence using innovative architectural design and incorporating leading edge technology.
The successful candidate will have:-
- Successful Secondary headship experience of at least 3 years
- Educational expertise and a proven track record of developing and sustaining the highest academic standards
- Ability and expertise to lead strategically
- Previous International experience, although desirable, is not essential but applicants should be familiar with, and adaptable to working overseas
- An excellent school manager with financial awareness, flexibility and the capacity to innovate in dealing with existing markets and exploring new opportunities
- High level communication skills.
The initial contract will be for two years, renewable, with an excellent remuneration package commensurate with the seniority of this appointment.
Interviews
Initial interviews will be completed via Skype during the week beginning 19 April 2015.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a letter of application stating:
- The reasons why you are interested in the position, your strengths, competencies and the experience you bring to the position, which make you a strong candidate.
Deadline for Applications
The application deadline is 12 April 2015
Early applications are encouraged as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
Jebel Ali Primary School
Dubai
PO Box 17111, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: 00 971 4 8846485 Fax: 00 971 4 8845373
Email: hr@jebelalischool.org
About Jebel Ali School
Jebel Ali is a leading and long established Not for Profit School located in the dynamic city of Dubai. The school was originally established in 1977 as a Primary School but in 2017, on its 40th anniversary, it moved to a fabulous new campus containing state of the art facilities in the Damac Hills area of the city. The new campus contains a Foundation Unit and both Primary and Secondary Schools as well as impressive sports facilities. The Secondary School presently consists of Y7 and Y8 but the intention is to develop it organically, year by year, through to Y13. We broadly follow the English National Curriculum and plan to offer GCSE, ‘A’ and ‘T’ Levels. Presently there are 1,100 students on roll of whom approximately 53% are British with an additional 50 nationalities represented.
The school has an extremely strong reputation and recently received significant publicity generated by a national survey (whichschooladvisor.com) which identified Jebel Ali as the school with the highest positive rating from students, parents and teachers in the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The 2016 DSIB Inspection Report stated the school “provided a very good quality of education” and students’ attainment and progress in English, Maths and Science were outstanding. Students personal and social development was outstanding across the school”.
We believe in creating a positive, secure and happy community which nurtures risk taking, inquisitive and innovative learners. Crucially we expect our teachers to be as risk taking, inquisitive and innovative as their students. We have a wonderful group of staff who work tremendously hard, as a team, to create the right atmosphere to inspire our young learners both inside and outside of the classroom. All contribute to our extra-curricular programme.
The school is inclusive and accepts a wide ability range with the vast majority of students and parents taking pride in, and fully supporting, the school. Our students leave us with confidence, strong interpersonal skills and with sufficient adaptability, resilience and understanding to be successful in the world of both today and tomorrow.
We have created a warm, family atmosphere where everyone feels valued. Everything that happens here is for the benefit of the students. Equally, though we have a passion for learning, we all attempt to ensure we retain a sensible work - life balance. Tired teachers do not inspire their students!
If you would like to join this community then please read the attached information carefully (including our Child Protection Policy on our website) and complete the application form. I look forward to hearing from you!
Peter Hill
Principal
Jebel Ali school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students successful candidates will be subject to a UK “Enhanced DBS check” or relevant national police checks.
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