Head - Music

Aldar Education are currently seeking an outstanding Head - Music for one of our schools in Abu Dhabi for an immediate start Aldar Education aims to be your employer of choice We educate over 34 000 students across our group of owned and managed schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and as we grow so does our need for highly skilled inspirational and dedicated school leaders and employees across the group Working collaboratively our purpose is to empower the next generation to shape our future directly supporting the educational goals of Abu Dhabi s government Today Aldar Education s efforts are guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan which aims to build a sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education We are a Great Place To Work and currently employ over 1 400 teachers to deliver the English National Curriculum the highly regarded American Massachusetts State Curriculum and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme all with an international dimension 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 To inspire engage and challenge students in their formative years by creating a nurturing and play-based learning environment To deliver high quality teaching and inclusive learning experiences that spark curiosity encourage creativity and support students academic social and personal development

• Bachelor s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification
• Minimum of 6 years teaching English National Curriculum
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language

• Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
• A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check

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

• Assist academy in achieving its overall vision and strategic intentions and to contribute to the achievement of relevant targets as set out in the academy s improvement plan and self-evaluation form
• Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
• Comply with the academy s Performance Management Policy ensuring challenging annual targets are set and to fulfil the role of performance management reviewer if directed to do so by the principal
• Engage in annual training linked to child protection safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management
• Comply with the academy s computer Acceptable Use Policy AUP at all times
• Lead strategic direction and development of the department including but not limited to setting the vision analysing data improvement planning target setting and ongoing self-evaluation
• Lead on curriculum development ensuring outstanding provision for all including an enhanced extra and co-curricular programme
• Communicate effectively and proactively with all stakeholders
• Play a lead role in developing key policies and practices that support the Academy s overall aims vision and values
• Monitoring the effectiveness of learning and teaching and of systems practices evaluating their impact on student progress and standards and thereby identifying further areas for development whilst encouraging the sharing of best practice and fostering a culture of high reward and praise
• Ensuring that all practices promote student progression improved achievements a positive ethos and the commitment of staff to shared goals
• Developing a department development plan through collaborative work that…