Located in the Remraam Community , around 25 minutes from the centre of Dubai, South View School caters for children from over 75 nationalities aged in the FS1 to Year 11 phases. KS5 is forecast to launch in August 2023 offering A level and BTEC qualifications. The focus of the school is on nurturing individuals and helping them achieve personal success across a broad spectrum of criteria. A robust, empathic and supportive pastoral spine and a personal, bespoke approach to pupils is fundamental to our daily work. A strong pastoral, kindness based, professional mindset is a necessity for the school that enjoys positive and happy relationships with parents and other stakeholders. Staff and pupil turnover is very low (4%) which is a source of considerable pride for all and testament to our unique placing as a happy, progressive school. We are looking for an outstanding, innovative, and experienced English specialist leader to join the Secondary school\xe2\x80\x99s Middle Leadership Team. The successful candidate will work with the Senior Leadership Team in defining, articulating and implementing the shared vision and values of the school and department through an innovative approach to learning including the effective use of data to support and improve learning outcomes. The ability to communicate effectively and engage professionally and positively with all stakeholders is key to this role. South View School staff members can expect:

• To be respected as innovative professionals with autonomy and encouragement to provide unique and stimulating learning experiences that promote curiosity, confidence and enjoyment.
• To work with a team who are fully committed to achieving the best for each student in their context as far as possible.
• To raise quality based on data, curriculum and National Standards.
• A positive, unique working environment with a high quality professional development programme.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a proven track record of leading and developing an English Department with a strong focus on curriculum standards, reading, literacy and accountability.
• Be an innovative, energetic and reflective practitioner who is passionate about pupil success;
• Be ambitious in enhancing the remarkable in all learners as well as themselves.
• Set and deliver on the highest expectations of students, colleagues, and of themselves.
• Have experience of working in a British or British international school.

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