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Head of Primary

GEMS Education
Sharjah, UAE
Fulltime
Director
2 months ago
Primary
Free

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Job Description

  • 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.
  • Lead curriculum and assessments keeping in mind UAE values and Islamic Culture
  • 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 experience in Primary in a similar 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 as well as wellbeing.
  • 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.

Required Qualifications And Skills

  • Fully certified, holding a B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE or equivalent, and experienced in a similar 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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