HEAD OF SCIENCE
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About the Role
Nord Anglia International School Al Khor seeks an outstanding Head of Science with a Physics or Biology specialism to lead the Science Department. You will develop a vision for excellence, manage curriculum planning, and ensure outstanding student outcomes in a British curriculum school in Qatar.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the Science Department, developing a vision for excellence and continual improvement
- Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the science curriculum
- Manage teaching, learning, assessment, and reporting within the department
- Lead professional development of teachers in the team
- Use quality assurance feedback to identify improvement priorities
- Prepare students for external examinations at IGCSE, AS & A Level
- Foster a learning culture where students are supported, challenged, and inspired
Requirements
- University degree in Physics or Biology
- Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE/PGDE)
- At least 6 to 9 years of teaching experience within the British curriculum
- Extensive knowledge of the English National curriculum to IGCSE
- Prior middle leadership experience (e.g., Head of Subject) is desirable
- Master's degree or other significant professional development is desirable
- Previous international experience is desirable
- Fluent English speaker
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Job Overview
- Nord Anglia International School Al Khor is looking to appoint an outstanding Head of Science (Physics or Biology Specialism) to lead the Science Department.
- You will work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop a vision for excellence and continual improvement.
- You will lead a learning culture where students are supported, challenged, and inspired.
About You
- You will be an exemplary teaching practitioner with the ability to become an outstanding Head of Science.
- You must have the ability to lead and manage people by creating a culture where colleagues are both supported and challenged.
- You should be capable of developing a highly motivated team by nurturing positive working relationships.
- You will lead improvement through rigorous self evaluation of science performance.
- You should already demonstrate excellent management skills such as resource management, curriculum planning, data analysis, performance tracking, task delegation and the organisation of meetings.
- Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you will be keen to share best practice with colleagues.
- Knowledge of AS/A levels would be an advantage.
About The Role
- Join our dynamic international education environment, where you will lead the delivery of a bespoke Secondary curriculum, built on the English National Curriculum.
- You will be preparing students at NAISAK for external examinations at IGSCE, AS & A Level.
- You will lead the development of a culture in which students are challenged to be ambitious learners.
- As Head of Science, you will be responsible for leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, reporting and for the professional development of teachers in your team.
Essential Experience / Qualifications
- University degree in Physics or Biology
- Teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE/PGDE)
- At least 6 to 9 years of teaching experience within the British curriculum
- Extensive knowledge of the English National curriculum to IGCSE
Desirable
- Prior middle leadership experience, for example as a Head of Subject
- Master's degree, or other significant professional development
- Previous international experience
Personal Qualities Sought
- Fluent English speaker
- Values led approach; integrity and honesty are paramount
- Reliability, loyalty and commitment
- Personal confidence and presence
- Energetic and positive with a 'can do' approach
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing
- Approachable to all; able to show respect and display cultural sensitivity
- Sense of humour and grace under pressure
- Ability to understand complex issues and solve problems
- Able to manage own time and prioritise; organized
- Flexible and adaptable; able to handle uncertainty
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