Kent College Dubai is fast becoming one of the leading British schools in Dubai. With its close ties with its sister school, Kent College Canterbury, the school is steeped in over 135 years of tradition, history and legacy. Kent College Dubai was established in 2016 through a partnership with Mir Hashem Khoory LLC (MHK) and Kent College Canterbury to offer exceptional co-educational education to children aged from 12 months to 18 years, with the objective of a providing the same high quality experience to families in Dubai as that offered by the founding school, while reflecting the local context and expectations of the UAE. Both schools promote tolerance and respect for others and aim to provide each pupil with an individual educational pathway that will fully prepare them for adult life. Recognised now as a top British and IB school in Dubai, Kent College Dubai is conveniently located in the heart of the Meydan Precinct – off the Dubai Al Ain Road. Senior school students that attend this premium school can graduate through an unrivaled choice of pathways including British Curriculum A-levels, IB Diploma, IB CP and BTEC in Sport, Business or Performing Arts. Kent College Dubai is well known for its academic and co-curricular activities and has a reputation for excellence.
Responsible for: The strategic leadership and day to day management of the Junior section of school (from Nursery through to Year 6)
Responsible to: The Principal
Brief: Due to the previous postholder being promoted to Principal, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Headteacher with clear strategic vision and proven leadership qualities to provide the academic and operational leadership, and to continue the success of the primary years of the school. The ideal candidate should be a successful leader with a proven track record of sustained school improvement.
The Governors are looking for a Headteacher who is committed to the well-being of young people and is in sympathy with the ethos of Kent College. Kent College Dubai, currently at 1450 pupils, has the potential to grow considerably in size to reach its maximum capacity of 2400 pupils. The Headteacher will therefore seek to continue to raise the profile of the school both locally and internationally, strengthening the reputation of the Kent College brand, committing to high academic, sporting and artistic standards, thereby attracting more pupils to the school.
Key Responsibilities:

• Promote the mission, vision and values of Kent College Dubai; developing the full potential of each individual, developing happy pupils, in an engaging, enabling and empowering environment, based on traditional core values in pursuit of career readiness and excellence with integrity, tolerance and respect.
• Provide exemplary leadership for junior school and nursery senior leaders
• Provide a clear direction to all junior school teachers and middle leaders rooted in academic excellence and the highest standards
• Demonstrate a high level of professional skill and competence matched to the complex requirements of a prestigious premium international school operating in the UAE
• Inspire and empower middle leaders and teachers by clearly defining roles aligned to the junior school priorities so as to impact positively on pupils’ learning and achievements
• Report on the performance of the junior school to stakeholders including the governing board, taking into account their view on future improvement planning
• Ensure that students’ academic achievement and personal development meets and frequently exceeds parents’ expectations
• Build capacity and empower others; motivate and helps others to develop, improve and successfully achieve their personal targets
• Ensure clear processes of accountability exist and are directly linked to pupils’ outcomes
• Encourage others to contribute, creating a spirit of teamwork, cooperation and collaboration
• Contribute time and expertise to the professional development of Kent College Dubai teachers and leaders
• Fulfill professional development expectations including events run by the schools’ partners in the UAE such as the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and also in the UK with Kent College Canterbury (KCC)
  

Curriculum Provision Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the junior school assuming full accountability for its effectiveness
• Ensure that the junior school curriculum is fit for purpose and meets the needs of pupils of all abilities
• Develop robust assessment methodologies that regularly and accurately track pupils’ achievements across the curriculum
• Ensure rigorous accountability procedures are in place and are directly linked to pupils’ achievements
• Deliver systematic, accurate self-evaluation rooted in reliable and valid information about pupils’ attainment and progress over time
• Use self-evaluation to inform, develop, implement and monitor improvement plans linked to the schools’ priorities
• Monitor the impact of teachers’ work on pupils progress over time, holding teachers and leaders to account for overall achievement of their pupils through robust performance management
• Monitor and evaluate pupils’ classroom experiences and the overall quality of day-to-day provision
• Ensure that middle leaders and teachers are effective in the use of the schools data about pupils achievements so as to routinely adjust planned teaching to take account of this information so that learning tasks meet pupils needs
• Ensure that all recommendations from formal accountability processes including internal quality reviews led by KCC, UAE compliance visits and KHDA inspections are fully implemented
• Plan professional development activities ensuring that teachers are equipped with the knowledge related to curriculum reform as well as maintaining the highest levels of professional skill in pedagogical practice
• Ensure the school is fully inclusive and welcomes all pupils

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