Mesaieed International School
Location
Qatar | United Kingdom
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional teacher to join our school in a key leadership position.
Mesaieed International School is a vibrant community school educating approximately 1200 students from 3 to 18 years of age and representing over 30 different nationalities. We are proud to be a Bilingual and Multilingual SMART School – an accreditation that recognises the ongoing effort we make to ensure our staff understand the research, best practices, and approaches that make a real difference to the lives of bilingual and multilingual learners and their families.
Our vision is for our students to be high-achieving, healthy, and happy individuals, well-prepared to take their place as global citizens and leaders of the future. Our mission is to achieve this by inspirational teaching that both challenges and supports our young people. We place high value on learning and the well-being of all our students. We also promote the professional development of our teachers, believing that a culture of life-long learning is the key to success. Most importantly, we are a happy school that places a strong emphasis on trust, collaboration, and communication.
We are seeking an experienced, resilient Head of Creative Arts (Art specialism) who can inspire both students and colleagues and lead a diverse faculty of Art & Design, Design Technology, Music, Electronics, and Food and Hospitality. This year we are beginning work on our innovative concept-based curriculum. This will be a great opportunity for the successful candidate to participate in meaningful curriculum design as we reshape what and how students learn during their time with us.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive record of teaching experience in Art and Design from KS3 to A Level. As a leader of a diverse faculty, you will have some understanding of Design Technology, Electronics, Food Technology, BTEC Hospitality, and Music specifications. You will be committed to providing the best education and opportunities for our students through a solution-focused approach. You will also demonstrate your ability to work independently whilst remaining a strong member of the team. This is an opportunity for a passionate teacher and leader, who shares our vision and commitment to join an aspirational and hardworking Middle Leadership Team.
Key Responsibilities:
· Strategic leadership to develop and review assessment systems to ensure robust evaluation of student and school performance
· Track and analyse attainment and progress data from all key stages, including internal assessments and exam data
· Provide purposeful feedback and support to colleagues and secure improvements against appropriate national standards
· Use external data to personalise learning and raise levels of attainment
· Work with the wider leadership team to review the curriculum offer at all key stages to ensure a broad and balanced learning experience for our students
· Strategic leadership to improve teaching and learning and drive ambitious standards and expectations
· Liaise with colleagues in our primary phase to support continuity and share good practice
· Work with the community to develop good relationships and parent-school partnerships
Essential:
· Qualified Teacher Status
· Current subject knowledge of the National Curriculum for England
· Experienced Art & Design teacher to A Level
· A minimum of four years’ experience as an outstanding school leader in a high performing UK or international school
· Highly effective faculty leader, able to motivate and engage other staff through change and innovation
· Proven team management skills
· Excellent communication skills
· Commitment to continued personal and professional development
Desirable:
§ Ability to teach a second subject outside of specialism. For example, Design Technology, Food and Hospitality, Electronics or Creative Media.
§ NPQML
§ Knowledge, understanding, and experience of concept-led curricula at KS3
Salary and Benefit Package
Successful candidates will be employees of QatarEnergy and enjoy the full benefits of working for the corporation, including generous tax-free salaries, free accommodation and utilities, interest-free car loans, education assistance for up to four children, medical cover, airfares, paid school holidays and access to sporting and leisure facilities.
If you would like to join our team and make a real difference in the education of our children, please apply immediately with a one-page letter of application, detailing how you meet the above criteria , a full CV, and a recent photograph.
Please ensure that you include your current headteacher/principal as one of your referees.
Disclaimer: Mesaieed International School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be expected to have undertaken relevant safeguarding checks.
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