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Location

Abroad | Canada

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Job description

Description

Head of Secondary | USA Curriculum School | August 2019 start

I am seeking a strong experienced Head of Secondary to join my client in Dubai starting August 2019.  The school is located about 35 minutes from the center of Dubai and is a NEASC accredited school. It has a mixed pool of students that are warm and a friendly and keen to learn. You will find little behavioural issues at this school.

The school is looking for an experienced Head of Secondary that has experience of the USA Curriculum. 

The Head of Secondary School is the instructional leader and administrative manager of the Secondary School. S/he is an informed, a reflective practitioner who uses enquiry learning strategies to create positive learning environments which motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, life-long learners and leaders. The Head of Secondary School will be responsible for:

**Establishing goals and expectations: includes the setting, communication and monitoring of learning goals, standards and expectations, and the involvement of staff and others in the process so that there is clarity and consensus about goals
**Strategic resourcing: involves aligning resource selection and allocation to priority goals. This includes the provision of appropriate expertise through involvement in staff appointments
**Planning, coordinating and evaluating teaching and the curriculum: direct involvement in the support and evaluation of teaching through regular classroom visits and provision of formative and summative feedback to teachers. Direct oversight of curriculum through school-wide coordination across subjects and year levels and alignment to school goals
**Promoting and participating in teacher learning and development: leadership that not only promotes but directly participates with teachers in formal or informal professional learning
**Ensuring an orderly and supportive environment: protecting time for teaching and learning by reducing external pressures and interruptions and establishing an orderly and supportive environment both inside and outside classrooms

Requirements To Apply
**Degree in Education or a Degree with a valid teaching qualification
**M.Ed in Educational Leadership
**At least 5 years management experience
**Western-trained
**A HIGH command of written or spoken English
**Experience of the USA Common Core
**Up to date with modern pedagogy
**Experience of managing

The school has some excellent facilities with sports fields, purpose-built Music and Art & Crafts rooms, Library, STEAM labs. It is also part of a well-established group of schools that are located globally. This company thrives on delivering outstanding international education

Salary Package
**Competitive TAX-FREE salary based on qualification and experience
**FREE housing
**FREE medical cover
**FREE visa cover
**Gratuity bonus
**A 2-year contract

If you have experience of being a USA Curriculum Secondary Principal, this would be a great opportunity to apply. Interviews will be done over Skype and if you are in the UAE now, the school will welcome a face to face interview.

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Minimum Application Requirements

Qualification:

Minimum Qualification Requirement: M.Ed, B.Ed or a relevant Bachelor's Degree with a Teaching Qualification

Experience:

2 Years

Type of Staff:

Male or Female can apply to this job

Must be western trained (USA, Canada, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand & South Africa)

Must be a native speaker of English

Newly Qualified Teachers are NOT considered

Prefer candidates with international experience

Open University qualification(s) are NOT accepted

Experienced teachers with no qualification are NOT accepted

Additional:

**Experience of teaching in the Middle East is beneficial to your application
**If you have experience of working in an Islamic environment/students is beneficial for you
**Experience of the USA Curriculum is MANDATORY

Remuneration Package

Salary Range:

Salary is negotiable based on experience and qualification, TAX FREE

Housing:

Based on application  fully furnished Housing provided

Medical:

State/Public medical provided

Flights:

Flight(s) provided annual flights are provided for the teacher

Bereavement Leave:

Bereavement leave given

Emergency Evacuation:

Emergency evacuation given

Gratuity Amount:

Gratuity Amount of the end of service bonus pay is 3 weeks per annum completed and paid at the end of the contract is provided

Contract Length:

2 years contract renewable on mutual agreement

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