HOD English

Job Description

HOD English

Job Description

Our American School of Creative Science (ASCS) is looking for a creative, passionate and outstanding Head of English who value professional development opportunities and a good work-life balance.
We are looking for exceptionally talented education leaders who through their own evidence and impact of their leadership can demonstrate and ensure that our students achieve outstanding outcomes in their academic and personal/social development.
The successful candidate will serve as a Head of Subject, co-ordinate and be responsible for all English Subject Coordinators, ensuring they utilize detailed and structured planning and schemes of work, implement a broad range of strategies, differentiated work and materials to match the range of ability in classes.
Ensure that 100% of the students make progress towards the curriculum standards Ensure to maximize the curriculum coverage with effective scope and sequence Ensure to support improved performance for external benchmarking tests; review of the curriculum to include learning statements from MAP, CAT4 and TIMSS. Ensure that there are sufficient opportunities for all students to showcase their abilities through curricular and extra-curricular activities promoting a broader ‘curriculum’ that enables students to develop a great range of skills and talents.

Safer Recruitment Statement

Policies for safer recruitment are aligned with the Department for Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education” recommendations. At the International School of Creative Science, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including, receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification and police checks, including overseas checks.

Skills

Bachelors Degree in English or related subject Minimum 5 years teaching experience following the US Common Curriculum Standards With Education diploma or qualification Knowledge of Data Disaggregation, Analysis and Differentiation for Students Recent knowledge and understanding of safeguarding A proven track record of successful teaching and securing outstanding results through ensuring high quality teaching and learning. The ability to use data effectively, to monitor and enhance student progress.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Private medical insurance for self and dependents Annual Flight Allowance for self and dependents Company Accommodation or Accommodation Allowance Tax-free salary Unique faith-based environment Second safest country in the world Multicultural workforce Learning and Development Opportunities Beautiful sunshine every day of the year State of the art school facilities Well-resourced school Free Tuition

Education

English Literature
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Teaching and Academics Years of Experience Min: 5

ASCS Nad Al Sheba

Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates The American Schools of Creative Science (ASCS) Nad Al Sheba is managed by Bukhatir Education Advancement & Management (Beam). At ASCS we strive to be a learning organization that nurtures, cultivates and fosters creative and critical thinking skills. The schools’ reputation for academic excellence couples with strong moral values to develop successful, contributing members of a glo… bal society. The school’s mission is to effectively instill traditional morals and values while ensuring excellence through an integrated curriculum based upon internationally renowned best practices in teaching and learning. At ASCS, English and Arabic departments adopt a common approach and ensure that links are established between the different subjects. American Schools of Creative Science follow the US Common Core Standards Curriculum (the Common Core), along with the UAE’s National Curriculum in Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Social/National Studies. The schools operates a “Unique Qur’an Memorization Program”.