Head of Secondary | USA Curriculum School | August 2019 start
I am seeking a strong experienced Head of Secondary to join my client in Dubai starting August 2019. The school is located about 35 minutes from the center of Dubai and is a NEASC accredited school. It has a mixed pool of students that are warm and a friendly and keen to learn. You will find little behavioural issues at this school.
The school is looking for an experienced Head of Secondary that has experience of the USA Curriculum.
The Head of Secondary School is the instructional leader and administrative manager of the Secondary School. S/he is an informed, a reflective practitioner who uses enquiry learning strategies to create positive learning environments which motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders. The Head of Secondary School will be responsible for:
**Establishing goals and expectations: includes the setting, communication and monitoring of learning goals, standards and expectations, and the involvement of staff and others in the process so that there is clarity and consensus about goals
**Strategic resourcing: involves aligning resource selection and allocation to priority goals. This includes the provision of appropriate expertise through involvement in staff appointments
**Planning, coordinating and evaluating teaching and the curriculum: direct involvement in the support and evaluation of teaching through regular classroom visits and provision of formative and summative feedback to teachers. Direct oversight of curriculum through school-wide coordination across subjects and year levels and alignment to school goals
**Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development: leadership that not only promotes but directly participates with teachers in formal or informal professional learning
**Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment: protecting time for teaching and learning by reducing external pressures and interruptions and establishing an orderly and supportive environment both inside and outside classrooms
Requirements To Apply
**Degree in Education or a Degree with a valid teaching qualification
**M.Ed in Educational Leadership
**At least 5 years management experience
**Western-trained
**A HIGH command of written or spoken English
**Experience of the USA Common Core
**Up to date with modern pedagogy
**Experience of managing
The school has some excellent facilities with sports fields, purpose-built Music and Art & Crafts rooms, Library, STEAM labs. It is also part of a well-established group of schools that are located globally. This company thrives on delivering outstanding international education
Salary Package
**Competitive TAX-FREE salary based on qualification and experience
**FREE housing
**FREE medical cover
**FREE visa cover
**Gratuity bonus
**A 2-year contract
If you have experience of being a USA Curriculum Secondary Principal, this would be a great opportunity to apply. Interviews will be done over Skype and if you are in the UAE now, the school will welcome a face to face interview.
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