Head of EYFS

Location

UAE | United Kingdom

Job description

Reach British School is seeking to appoint outstanding, enthusiastic, adaptable and dedicated Head of EYFS.

The successful candidate will be skilled in effective leadership and line management of middle leaders and teaching staff in line with the school’s vision, drivers and values and in support of the school’s continuous quality assurance cycle of self-evaluation and school development planning.  Further building teamwork and a sense of belonging will be critical. Some specific responsibilities will include:

A. ADEK Reporting: Ensure full compliance with all ADEK reporting requirements

B. Appraisal: Ensure the school’s appraisal policy, procedures and deadlines are implemented efficiently and effectively.

C. Assessment :  Ensure the timely production and publication of an internal and/or external assessments (phonics and/or external baseline assessment) schedules in line with school policy and effective moderation takes place for any key and summative assessment.

D. Departmental Meetings and CPD : Ensure the timely production, continuous revision and implementation of a departmental meeting and CPD schedule reflective of departmental needs as informed by whole school priorities

E. Phonics (RWI): Ensure a robust phonics program is implemented based around continuous staff training and based on cross class ability groups informed by half termly phonics screening.

F. Resources & Procurement : Ensure robust and systematic review of resources through staff collaboration and consultation to ensure resource needs are planned for and communicated to CLT in a timely manner.

G. Timetabling : Ensure a child friendly structure to the school day provides appropriate and consistent timing for carpet time, dedicated phonics time based on cross class abilities, learning for the 7 areas of the curriculum and excellent use of continuous provision. 

H. Teaching and learning: Ensure a child-led approach to teaching and learning continuously informs curriculum planning and delivery based on children’s’ interests wherever possible.

Nursery Manager (ADEK) Specific

I. Responsible for admissions / enrolment targets

J. Responsible for SIP/ SEF and nursery action plan completed and monitored

K. Nursery timetabling/implementation

L. Lesson observation schedule developed and completed

M. Student performance data collected and updated using school procedures - PPM - Manager/HOS

N. Develop and implement nursery CPD/Plan each term

O. Ensure Nursery is compliant with ISP and ADEK nursery regulations - evidenced through ADEK compliance visits and reports, ISP and Reach reports

P. Meetings with ISP’s Director of learning in order to keep abreast of EYFS practices

Q. Publish fortnightly parental newsletters

R. Manage any parental complaints

S. Manage nursery resources

T. Call all leaving parents to understand reasons for leaving to inform future improvement plans

In addition, the successful applicant will have leadership experience either in the UK or in a British Curriculum school for a minimum of 2 years.

Reach British School opened in 2012. We are part of International School’s Partnership (ISP), which have 82 schools around the world. We offer the National Curriculum for England to ages 3 to 18. We are a school which continues to grow with over 1862 students from over 70 nationalities.

As a school of choice, our amazing teachers facilitate the learning of the students in their care, developing as confident risk takers and planning carefully to ensure all students make good progress through an enquiry and innovative opportunities. Our amazing facilities include computer suites, innovation rooms, science labs, an extensive multipurpose gym for PE as well as our swimming pool. 

Our students enjoy learning through a cross curricular approach with amazing learning opportunities planned by our teams along with resources and digital technologies to facilitate the learning both in and out of the classroom. We embrace and reinforce the context and location of the school and its community of 70 nationalities.

We are very interested to receive applications from passionate practitioners, who want to make a difference. A willingness to develop as resilient practitioners who see every day as a learning day.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate in their application or at interview:

• A minimum of 2 Years leadership Experience either in the UK or in a British Curriculum school.

• Excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum for England and current assessment practices 

• Experience of using data systems, student tracking, intervention, Target Setting, Assessment, Recording & Reporting

• A desire to be outstanding in teaching and learning

• Capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing learning environments and innovation skills

• Confidence in using IT to motivate and extend students’ learning experiences

• Prepared to establish strong partnerships with our parent, enabling our students to succeed

• To collaborate and support whole school initiatives and the school improvement cycle

Package Details:

• Competitive salary (tax free)

• An initial two-year contract (renewable by mutual consent)

• Furnished Accommodation 

• Medical insurance cover

• End of service gratuity

• Visa arranged by the school

• Other benefits according to experience

Closing date for applications Wednesday 20 March 2024 however interviews may take place ahead of this date so an early application is advantageous. Please provide the details of 3 referees with your application. 

Reach British School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates and post holders are subject to appropriate International Criminal and Child Protection Background Checks or equivalent, covering the previous 10 years of employment history. Reach British School recruit teachers in several ways including direct application to the school and through international teacher recruitment agencies and organizations.

While we thank all applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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