Head of Primary

Key responsibilities:
• Embracing and encouraging the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Ensuring high academic standards in the Primary / FS school in relation to the school’s desire for all students to be the best they can as well as a commitment to the UAE National Agenda targets.
• Managing budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal.
• Leading the Primary / FS team –including performance management.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:
• An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/ deputy role.
• Rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.
• Able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff and promoting and developing innovative approaches to learning
• Experienced in developing teacher’s skills and competencies through a sustained school improvement model such as coaching.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of best practice pedagogy.
• Able to demonstrate a desire to be innovative and creative in the provision offered to our learners to ensure all can succeed.

The successful applicant will be:
• A fully certified teacher, holding a B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory/ deputy role.
• Passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning
• Highly experienced in the National Curriculum for England
• Efficient in people development and have proven leadership and communication abilities.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

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