Aldar Academies is currently seeking a Head of Science at West Yas Academy on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi for an immediate start. This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group. West Yas Academy opened in September 2016 providing high quality education to the Emirate. The children are taught the Massachusetts Common Core Curriculum – tailored to be meaningful to children attending the school, alongside the local curriculum of Arabic, Islamic Studies and Social Studies. Facilities at the school are excellent and include a large astro-turf field, two swimming pools, well stocked library, a large multi-purpose sports hall, an auditorium and outdoor play areas. We provide a warm, friendly and supportive environment where students enjoy learning and achieving in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust. In a short period of time the school has achieved outstanding levels of progress and attainment, supported by rigorous tracking of assessment data. We have highly dedicated and talented staff, mainly from the USA/UK, who work in partnership with parents to ensure success for all. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. RESPONSIBILITIES: The purpose of this post is to lead the Department through collaboration and the development of best pedagogical practices. Teachers at West Yas Academy are responsible for maximizing learning opportunities for all students within the Department; teachers will have a positive impact on the whole school development through the delivery of high-quality outcomes for all students. This is a full-time teaching role with additional responsibilities. General Responsibilities:
Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy’s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
Comply with the academy’s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the Principal
Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management
Comply with the academy’s staff dress code at all times including the wearing of photo ID / lanyard
Comply with the academy’s computer Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) at all times
Attend all staff briefings/Professional Development Activities
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Preparation, Teaching and Lesson Management. Teach allocated students by supporting their planning and teaching to achieve outstanding progression of learning through:
Oversee the development and refreshing of curriculum unit planning within the faculty department
Keep up to date, utilize, and apply Inquiry Based principles
Create a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching by serving as a pedagogical coach and mentor of faculty in line with the school’s performance management framework
Identifying clear learning objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
Identifying SEN or very able students
Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to need
Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
Apply a variety of teaching methods to:
match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
use effective questioning and listen carefully to students
select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other learning technologies
Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Evaluating own and others teaching critically to improve effectiveness
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
Mark and monitor students' work and set targets for progress
Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add value
Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognize the level at which the student is achieving
Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures
Prepare and present informative reports to parents
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelor degree in the relevant subject and B.Ed or PGCE Education
Experience in an international school is an advantage
Minimum Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience
Job specific knowledge and skills:
Knowledge of Inquiry Based Curriculum and Common Core curriculum and latest developments
Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance would be advantageous
Personal/ Leadership Qualities:
Commitment to the ideals of international education
Ability to prioritize projects and tasks
Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment
Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision making
Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach
This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company. Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance. Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.
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