The Head of Secondary is a leadership role responsible for the overall management and academic progress of Grades 6-12. The Head of Secondary will work closely with the Principal, Head of Primary and other senior leaders to ensure the smooth operation, growth, and success of the Secondary Section.
Dubai International Academy Al Barsha (DIAB) opened in 2018 as an IB World School for students aged 3 to 18. We are a truly international school, embracing diversity with 90 nationalities of students and 25 nationalities of staff. Our vision is \xe2\x80\x9cto provide world-class education\xe2\x80\x9d consisting of strong academic outcomes, holistic development and extensive pastoral care, whilst creating a happy and purposeful environment. The school offers extensive facilities on a 23-acre campus including athletics track and field, 3 swimming pools, 3 sports halls, grass and astro-turf pitches, a 400-seat auditorium, 2 libraries, 2 cafeterias, specialist labs for Science, Art & Design and plenty of shaded outdoor play and seated areas.
The successful candidate will have:

• Recognised teaching certification and extensive teaching experience
• Master\'s degree in education or equivalent Leadership qualification
• At least 3 successful years\' experience in school leadership position
• A track record in improving academic achievement
• Familiarity with the requirements and expectations of international school accreditation bodies
• Familiarity with the education landscape in Dubai and the Middle East region is desirable
• Strong leadership, management & organisational skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the IB curriculum and its implementation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff
• A cultural understanding and ethos to motivate staff and students to continually strive for excellence
• A commitment to internationalism, inclusivity, diversity, and the holistic development of students

We are proud to offer:

• A world class, state of the art learning environment with impressive facilities and resources
• The opportunity to have a substantial impact at a strategic level
• Highly engaged learners and supportive parents
• A competitive international package

If this excites you, please complete the online application. You can also send your CV with a photograph and letter of application to: careers@innoventureseducation.com Innoventures Education Innoventures Education is a company committed to bringing world-class education to Dubai. It manages Dubai International Academy, Emirates Hills, the founding school of the group, Dubai International Academy (Al Barsha), Raffles World Academy, Raffles International School, Collegiate International School, Raffles Starters and Raffles Nurseries. All our schools and nurseries are renowned for their high-quality curricula, inspiring learning environments and commitment to academic excellence. Together we have a total enrolment of close to 9000 students from over 100 countries, with a dedicated and inspirational team of educators and administrators from virtually every corner of the globe. The closing date for applications is Friday 29 December 2023.