job description

Academic Director (Deputy Head)
Required: August 2023
Curriculum: UK
Location: Abu Dhabi
Salary: Good tax free salary dependent on experience and qualifications
Experience: Previous leadership experience required
Contract: 2 years renewable

School Vision / Ethos: This through KG- KS5 school opened with much fanfare in 2014, whose aim is to provide a high quality UK curriculum to Emirati and expatriate students. This school offers a carefully designed curriculum that looks to ensure outstanding progress and attainment for their learners. As they develop the school further the emphasis will be placed on excellence in the sciences, innovation and technology, preparing students with the skills and qualifications to make a positive contribution to the UAE and international community. The school is ambitious about learning and is serious in its desire to provide the Emirate of Abu Dhabi with the next generations of inventors, creators, physicists, chemists, engineers and scholars. At the same time, they place emphasis on the teaching of the Arabic language and celebration of Arabic history and culture in all its forms, teaching the values of a global outlook, and respecting the Emirati, Arab and Islamic heritage as well as other world cultures. With a campus which boasts state of the art facilities on a sprawling campus which include bright open learning spaces, fully equipped Science & Technology studios, visual & performing arts together with both indoor & outdoor sports facilities. This is an exciting time to be part of this developing school.

Responsibilities

The Academic Director will lead on the academic strategy in conjunction with the head of school. You will oversee the academic monitoring and evaluation cycles ensuring the delivery of consistently strong academic standards.

Requirements

• Must be an experienced leader with Academic (curriculum) strength
• Must be highly versed in both British and Cambridge curriculum
• Experience in evaluating school performance and identifying priorities for continuous improvement
• A solid understanding of the developmental and curricular needs of students in international schools.

Package:

• Salary of 30-35,000 AED tax free per month dependent on experience and qualifications
• Generous housing allowance
• Medical cover
• Annual flights
• Tuition for dependents

About us:

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Teachanywhere was launched in 2004 to assist teachers of all levels and backgrounds find their ideal role in their dream location. We were one of the first companies to search the world for teaching opportunities while acknowledging that it\'s not always easy to settle in a new country. Combining Teachanywhere\'s size, expertise, and local knowledge we are able to advise teachers where in the world they are most likely to thrive professionally and as a person. The benefits of working with Randstad and Teachanywhere include:

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What next: If you wish to be considered, please apply online. If successful, a teachanywhere consultant will be in touch and will be happy to furnish you with more information on the process of registration and interviewing. We look forward to hearing from you!

skills

Curriculum knowledge and experience

qualification

BEd

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