Position: Head of Secondary Start Date: August 2023 Curriculum: IB PYP/ Australian Salary: Competitive and tax free dependent on experience Contract: 2 years School Vision/Ethos: This school provides a learning community that supports the attainment of excellence. The school strives to produce students who are critical thinkers, confident, reflective and responsible global citizens capable of facing the future with resilience and optimism. This school offers a rigorous academic programme with a history of excellence in environmental studies, the arts and community action. This opportunity offers a professional career move in a well-managed supportive setting and a great lifestyle with low cost of living, modern apartments within a close proximity to Dubai. The school enjoys a vast campus with modern facilities from large spacious classrooms complemented by huge communal areas to a brand new sports hall and swimming pool. This is a true international school with over 60 nationalities making up the 1000 student population; about 20% are local. Regional Overview: Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE and with a close proximity to Dubai the location offers a unique blend of traditional and cosmopolitan lifestyles. Waking up to blue skies and sea views every morning living and working in a part of the world that offers just about everything without the hassle of western living must be an eye catching opportunity for someone out there.
Role:
The Head of Secondary has the responsibility for the management of the academic programs, student wellbeing and overall operations of the secondary campus for which they oversee. The Head of Secondary will report directly to the Executive Principal on setting budgets, hiring staff and the overall strategic direction of the school.
In exercising this responsibility, the Secondary Head will have the authority to make day to day decisions related to the efficient and safe running of the school. Requirements:
Previous experience as a Senior leader
Committed to exceptional teaching and learning standards
Registration in an education body preferred (ie VIT, QTS etc)
Australian and/or IB curriculum experience a distinct advantage
Previous experience in a start up school an advantage
Previous international experience welcomed although not essential
Package:
Competitive monthly tax free salary dependent on experience
Accommodation provided (apartment or allowance)
Annual flights for self and family
Medical cover for self and family
Free tuition for two dependent children
Gratuity (13th month)
Laptop
4 day only working week benefit!
Excellent professional development
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