Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and recognized teaching qualification, with proven experience as a middle or senior leader in a primary school. Must have a strong understanding of the English National Curriculum and demonstrate impact on improving teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes, along with experience leading and developing teams. Desirable experience includes working in an international school setting and holding an NPQ qualification.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Education & Teaching
Company Industry
Education & Training
About the role
We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious educational leader to join our thriving and successful school as a phase leader in primary. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced middle or senior leader who is passionate about driving high standards of teaching, learning, achievement, and wellbeing across a phase of the school.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of their phase, leading teams of teachers and support staff to ensure every child achieves their full potential. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the director of phase will champion excellence in teaching and learning, curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, and pastoral care.
As a large and growing school, we are committed to developing future leaders and welcome applications from candidates who are eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic international environment.
Key responsibilities
Strategic leadership
Lead and manage a designated phase within the primary school.
Support the implementation of the school's vision, values, and strategic priorities.
Drive continuous school improvement through effective monitoring, evaluation, and action planning.
Contribute to whole-school development and decision-making as a member of the leadership team.
Teaching and learning
Ensure consistently high-quality teaching and learning across the phase.
Monitor pupil progress and attainment, using data effectively to drive improvement.
Lead coaching, mentoring, and professional development for staff.
Promote innovative and evidence-informed teaching practices.
Curriculum leadership
Support the delivery and development of a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum.
Ensure curriculum implementation meets the needs of all learners.
Monitor curriculum impact and standards across year groups.
Pastoral leadership
Foster a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
Lead on behaviour, attendance, wellbeing, and safeguarding within the phase.
Build strong partnerships with parents and the wider school community.
Staff leadership and management
Line manage year group leaders and teaching and support staff as appropriate.
Conduct performance management processes and support staff development.
Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
Person specification
Essential qualifications and experience
Bachelor's degree and recognised teaching qualification.
Proven successful experience as a middle or senior leader within a primary school.
Strong understanding of the English National Curriculum.
Demonstrable impact on improving teaching, learning, and pupil outcomes.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
Desirable
Experience working within an international school setting.
NPQ qualification or equivalent leadership training.
Experience of school inspection frameworks, including ADEK, BSO, or similar.
What we offer
A supportive and ambitious leadership team.
High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
An outstanding and engaged school community.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
The opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading Abu Dhabi school.
Start date
We recognise that exceptional candidates may have existing commitments and therefore can offer flexibility with the start date for the right candidate. We welcome applications from outstanding leaders who are interested in joining us either immediately or at a mutually agreed future date.
Application process
Applicants should submit a CV and covering letter outlining their leadership experience, educational philosophy, and suitability for the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks.
This job description is not all inclusive. We reserve 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.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references and police clearance.
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