Head - Physical Education

Main Duties Strategic direction and development of the department

• A strategic direction and development of the department
• Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflects the School s vision aims commitment to high standards of achievement and effective teaching and learning
• Establish monitor and evaluate short medium and long term plans for the development of department
• Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department create and implement plans of action to support those students
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data to inform policies and department school SEF writing
• Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed in place and regularly reviewed and evaluated for all year groups and courses
• These must include suitable provision for SEN POD G & T and EAL students

• Ensure curriculum coverage continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs
• Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing recording and reporting on student achievement
• Set expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of teaching and learning and behaviour
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement
• take action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school s CAS Programme and after school Booster Revision Sessions for I GCSE and IB DP courses

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team ensuring collaboration support accountability and high professional standards
• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas
• agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning

• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
• Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department s Resource and Cap Ex budgets
• Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times

• Contribute to the school s CAS Programme by leading supporting one after-school activity each term including leadership of Model United Nations MUN
• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12 13 students
• Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota
• Cover for absent colleagues
• Invigilate examinations as required including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal

• Minimum of a master degree and certification in Educational Leadership
• Teaching experience at secondary level in an international school.

• Minimum of five years of secondary school administrative experience as Assistant/Associate Principal or Head of Division in an international school setting.
• Leadership experience in curriculum development, instructional strategies and standards based assessment.

• Knowledge of IB Programmes and developments
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum, assessment and compliance
• Recent IB CPD
• Commitment to the ideals of international education.
• Ability to prioritise projects and tasks, and to respond to simultaneous requests from various areas.
• Ability to initiate and manage change in the work environment.
• Ability to identify problems, achieve effective solutions, resolve conflict, motivate staff and foster collaboration, and promote sound decision making.
• Flexibility, patience and egalitarian approach.