Dubai British School Jumeirah Park are currently recruiting for an experienced Head of Art for August 2023, to join our thriving school, set in the heart of the Jumeirah Park community. This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified individual who is passionate and forward thinking and who will thrive in our vibrant learning environment. A proven track record of success at Key Stage 4 and 5 is essential. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that fosters pedagogical discussion, embraces our vision of \xe2\x80\x9cEnjoy, Aspire, Achieve\xe2\x80\x9d and aims to make their subject accessible to all students. In return you will have the opportunity to work in a premium, state-of-the-art school with a committed and dedicated staff. We have a pro-active approach to continuing professional, personal development and wellbeing, and the successful candidate will join a school where our values and our community are integral to our ethos. Requirements:

• A high-quality degree in Education / Art related subject
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching at all levels
• A drive and enthusiasm to inspire, nurture and empower teachers in pursuit of excellence
• High expectations that motivate, support and challenge
• An unrelenting focus to maximise student attainment and progress
• The implementation of subject initiatives that have had a positive impact on student achievement
• A confident educator who can organise, shape and lead an effective team
• A commitment to the wellbeing of all students within their care
• A willingness to make a broader contribution to school life
• The ability to adapt quickly to a fast-paced international, multicultural and demanding environment

Our School Dubai British School Jumeirah Park is part of the Taaleem family of schools and offers high quality education to over 1500 students aged between 5 and 18 years of age. The school is unique in many ways and has been designed to the highest specifications with the 21st century learning needs of students in mind. Facilities include a state-of-the-art performing arts theatre; radio station; large, light and airy classrooms; an 8-lane 25 meter swimming pool with training pool; large sports field with tennis courts, shaded outdoor learning spaces, innovation lab and food technology room. Our multi-cultural environment offers an exceptional combination of the best of a well-rounded British education delivered within a truly international community. In the pursuit of the highest academic standards, we provide a caring and supportive atmosphere, which allows children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally, with each individual talent being nurtured and celebrated. Our Curriculum DBSJP follows the National Curriculum for England, from EYFS through to GCSE, BTEC and A Level examination courses. The curriculum is significantly enhanced by the local context and culture. The opportunities that students enjoy outside the classroom are just as important as the main curriculum and we offer an extensive, competitive and varied extra-curricular activities programme. Our Offer Taaleem provides excellent, high-quality purpose-built accommodation for teaching staff equipped with gym, pool and all amenities. We offer an attractive tax-free salary, medical insurance, free child places within selected schools and an annual flight allowance along with great corporate discounts with many service providers in Dubai. Living in the UAE With year-round sunshine, a tax-free salary and endless career development opportunities, Dubai is fast becoming one of the major players in the international teaching market. Whether you enjoy spending your weekends dune bashing and cycling the desert tracks or indulging in some retail therapy before a dip in the sea \xe2\x80\x93 Dubai has it all. It\xe2\x80\x99s a great place to develop yourself professionally, while enjoying an enriching life outside of the workplace. At Taaleem, we are proud and privileged to operate some of the leading schools in the UAE, led by outstanding teachers from all over the world. Our schools are located across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, catering to the British, IB and American curricula, so we always look for a diverse and inspiring teaching body who are looking to help educate and develop the future generations. How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the TES portal and attach an up-to-date CV to accompany your application.
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