Job Summary

We are looking for an outstanding Director of Key Stage 2 to join our team at GEMS Firstpoint School.

This is a key role which entails leading the improvement of teaching standards and improving student development.

About the role and responsibilities:

• To take an active and lead role in supporting the Head of Mini School in achieving the key strategic objectives for Key Stage 2, and therefore for the whole school.
• To take an active and lead role in supporting the action planning and strategic improvement of Key Stage 2 and therefore whole school standards through proactive leadership and management.
• Develop highly skilled and motivated practitioners capable of delivering consistently highly effective practice.
• Lead monitoring, evaluation and continuous review of the quality of provision in Key Stage 2
• To support year group leaders and subject leaders to drive improvement across phases and key stages.
• To support the daily leadership and management of Curriculum, Inclusion, Pastoral Care, Professional Development, Specialism and Teaching and Learning.
• To support the Head of Mini School with the whole school leadership of professional development and performance management.

The successful candidate will have:

• A Degree and Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent are essential. A qualification linked to Senior Leadership or the willingness to undertake one is desirable. These expectations are in line with other Directors and the Assistant Principals.
• At least 4 years\' experience in education and at least 2 years\' experience in a leadership position.
• A proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Significant experience of the National Curriculum for England.

About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Passport-size photograph

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