Head of Sport

• 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 amp 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 I GCSE amp IB Programmes and developments
  
  Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations relating to curriculum assessment and compliance
  
  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

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…