United Arab Emirates Job Openings

Arcadia SchoolUnited Arab Emirates

Assistant Head of Secondary (Academic) - August 2025

FULL TIME & CONTRACT

November 1, 2024

Salary:

International Package

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Start date:

August 2025

Apply by:

15 November 2024

Job overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced teacher and leader for Assistant Head of Secondary – Academic commencing August 2025. The successful candidate will sit on the Senior Leadership Team.
The ideal candidate will be an inspirational educator, dedicated to raising standards and enhancing student achievement within a supportive and collaborative environment. This role calls for a committed professional who is passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our academic programme remains engaging, relevant, and aligned with our school’s mission and values. As part of a diverse and innovative community, the successful candidate will bring expertise in teaching, leadership, and professional development, and will uphold our reputation as an Apple Distinguished School.
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with a Masters in Educational Leadership & Management or NPSL.
Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
Minimum of 8 years teaching experience with 5 years in a middle leadership role.
Committed professional who is dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the schools vision, mission and values.
Outstanding practitioner and leader with the ability to establish innovative practice amongst the teaching team built on current pedagogy and forward-thinking initiatives.
Teacher and leader with a natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the Arcadia Professional Learning Community.
Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant to complement the schools ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.
A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community
A robust and resilient personality, able to work collaboratively or independently.
The ability to work and lead under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Charisma, gravitas and professional credibility with a proven track record of leading high performing teams

Key Responsibilities:
Please note that this is a broad oversight of the main responsibilities and the full job description will include additional details.

Manage the day to day running of all aspects of the Academic life of the secondary school.
Remain accountable for all student achievement and outcomes
Establish and maintain strong, positive and professional relationships through communicating openly and frequently with all stakeholders
To uphold expectations by knowing, reviewing and implementing all relevant school policies- particularly those pertinent to the academic life of the school
Develop and implement a relevant, engaging and research led CPD programme for the secondary school
To contribute to school self-evaluation processes, as well as inspection and accreditation preparations
Establish and sustain high-quality teaching across subjects and phases, based on cutting edge educational research
Ensure the teaching of a broad, structured and coherent curriculum which delivers world-class opportunities for the students
Create a culture where students experience a positive and enriching school life
Uphold educational standards in order to prepare students from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life
Ensure a culture of staff professionalism and continuous professional development
Encourage high standards of teaching and learning across the secondary school
Lead the Heads of Faculty and Department
Establish and implement whole-school systems for quality assurance
Analyse and synthesise data to measure the impact of interventions and to guide school policy and action
Promote and evaluate the effectiveness of the school’s teaching and learning policies and strategies
To oversee the school timetable and teaching allocations to ensure that most impactful use of the teaching faculty
Remain informed of current developments in teaching and learning

The interview process will allow all shortlisted candidates to demonstrate their leadership capability, vision for curriculum development and knowledge of how to utilise assessment data effectively.
Please submit your Cover Letter and CV as supporting documents.
Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced background checks according to our safer recruitment policy available on the school's website.

To know more about the school please visit our website

https://arcadia.sch.ae

About Arcadia School

Arcadia School

Orchid Street, District 9, Jumeirah Village Triangle, Barsha South

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

+971 552 2600

Arcadia School is at the forefront of international education with a unique learning programme which fosters an inclusive culture, allowing every student to reach and exceed their full potential. Our creative learning environments develop collaborative and innovative approaches to learning with a blend of digital and real-life applications, building future-ready students who are ethical, aspirational and internationally minded. In our seventh year of operations, we host over 900 students from a diverse array of cultural backgrounds, but always focusing on our British heritage and Emirati culture. We currently operate from EYFS to Year 11 and will open our Sixth Form in 2024.
Our developmental mindset ensures we focus heavily on professional learning for teachers with a strong coaching philosophy for growth and progression. We place wellbeing, happiness and an inclusive focus at the heart of all we do, ensuring the vision of nurturing life-long learning is brought to life for all. With an emphasis on academic success, sport and performing arts, innovation, technology and entrepreneurialism we strive to inspire every child and ensure that success can be found through a myriad of channels.

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