:Aldar Academies is seeking an outstanding Assistant Principal for Muna British Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year, 2024-25.Muna British Academy is in the heart of the city of Abu Dhabi and was recently rated \'Outstanding\' by ADEK - Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) Serving over 700 students from Nursery - Year 6 we follow the National Curriculum of England. The school a vibrant community.This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi\'s leading school group.The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.Job Purpose:
Lead the academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant objectives in consultation with Principal and Vice Principal.Responsibilities:

• Direct and quality assure the activities of the staff and students and ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning.
• Support and administer the annual school assessment and monitoring master schedule, working in conjunction with the school SLT and school department leaders.
• Collaborate with Principal and Vice Principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors and curriculum support staff as assigned.
• Provide leadership support in screening and interviewing applicants including non-teaching positions, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed.
• Implement student achievement improvement efforts as mapped out in the school development plan and ADEK regulations and as directed by Aldar Education. This will include but not be limited to school improvement plans, standardized testing, remediation, collection and reporting of data as required, and the development of special schedules and testing procedures as necessary.
• Implement student achievement improvement efforts including directing the student achievement plan, developing a progress-based testing schedule in coordination with the assessment coordination, establishing and overseeing the processes related to assessment and reporting student attainment and progress, data collection, students\' records, and archiving.
• Collaborate with the SLT team regarding new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
• Assist, determine, develop and implement plans for staff CPD development for the building that facilitates professional growth and enhance the quality and efficiency of teaching.
• Assist in the completion and submission of all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.
• Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness.
• To lead on Child protection and safeguarding procedures and processes in the school.
• Lead and manage pastoral activities in the academy, implementing initiatives and plans to support the school\'s vision of high quality pastoral care to students.
• To deputise in the absence of the Principal or as required.
• To take responsibility for own ongoing professional development and performance in line with key performance indicators.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the School Principal.

REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree in education or relevant. Post qualification in education leadership (NPQSL or relevant leadership qualification) is desirable.Minimum Experience:. Six years of educational experience which includes 4 years\' teaching experience and 2 years in an education leadership role.

• Line/Performance Management or Pastoral experience is required.
• Experience of leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
• Middle leadership experience is required.

Job Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Very good/outstanding teacher.
• Teaching across ability range with proven success.
• Experience of leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement.
• Middle leadership experience.
• Experience of line/performance management.
• Experience of working in more than one International School setting.
• Leadership skills.
• Inter-personal skills.

APPLICATION:
An application with a cover letter and CV including details of two referees should be made via the careers page.THE PROCESS:Closing date for applications: 3pm, Friday, 19th April 2024 but we reserve the right to make an early appointment for experienced and suitably qualified applicants.What We OfferAldar Education are a family of world-class, child centered, and innovative schools based in the UAE. We educate over 38,000 students across our group of owned and managed schools and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled, inspirational, and dedicated school leaders. We offer an attractive remuneration package. Our future-focused learning model includes both students and staff and so we place a special emphasis on professional development, coaching and training.This job description is not all inclusive. Aldar Education reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are also mindful of our national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals in their application at our company.Aldar Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.

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