Head of Secondary
Job Description
<strong><u>About The Role</u></strong><p><br></p>We are looking to appoint an outstanding and exceptional Head of Secondary. The successful candidate will play a major role on the Senior Leadership Team supporting the Principal/CEO in leading the whole school strategically, operationally and financially.<p><br></p>The Head of Secondary provides day to day leadership and management to ensure effective delivery of quality education. Responsibilities will include operational leadership, academic performance management, pastoral care, involvement in staff recruitment, inductions and training.<p><br></p>To be considered for this role, candidates must:<p><br></p><ul><li> Be an effective and dynamic leader (Head or exceptional Deputy) with a proven track record in school improvement; moreover, possessing real gravitas and presence within a school community.</li><li> Be rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.</li><li> Be able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff, promoting and developing approaches to learning.</li><li> Be able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of delivery at KS4 and post-16 ( A Level experience is essential).</li><li> Be able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school.</li></ul><p><br></p>Applicants will be fully qualified teachers with significant leadership experience, preferably within a UK curriculum environment.<p><br></p>The successful candidate will have clear communication skills both verbal & written and exceptional organisational skills. Refined interpersonal skills and experience of leading a large and high performing team are also vital.<p><br></p><strong><u>About Your Benefits</u></strong><p><br></p>A very attractive overseas remuneration package is on offer to the successful candidate including tax free salary, accommodation allowance, VISA, joining airfare, annual return flight, medical cover and tuition fee concessions.<p><br></p>If you meet these criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application.<p><br></p>Please ensure you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.<p><br></p>Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<p><br></p><strong><u>About GEMS</u></strong><p><br></p>Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.<p><br></p><strong><u>About The School</u></strong><p><br></p>GEMS Winchester School Fujairah (WSF), delivering the British Curriculum, was founded in September 2016. Housed in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus with excellent facilities, WSF has grown at a rapid rate to meet the needs of a local Emirati and International ex-patriate community. As an all-through school from Pre-KG (FS1) to A Levels, our number on roll exceeds 2000 students.<p><br></p>GEMS has a world-class reputation for outstanding education and our school serves Fujairah, the premier city on the beautiful eastern coast of the UAE. The WSF school mission is to establish a child-centered learning environment that will allow all students to reach their full potential, and to become the school of choice in Fujairah, meeting the needs and aspirations of all of our learners and families.<p><br></p>Fujairah is just over an hour from Dubai and sits at the foot of the Hajar Mountains facing the Indian Ocean. The beautiful coastline and spectacular scenery make Fujairah a popular destination for cyclists, water sports enthusiasts and visitors alike. Its large port, one of the deepest in the world, attracts many international businesses and trade is growing rapidly. Fujairah is now rivalling other famous UAE destinations as an exciting modern city with a vibrant economy and culture.<p><br></p>Teachers can enjoy a healthy balance to life, with numerous modern malls, cinemas, bars and restaurants, with beautiful beaches and resorts to match all budgets within a short drive. For those that enjoy a lower cost of living and a quieter pace of life, Fujairah is a wonderful place to live and work, with the benefit of having Dubai and its many international concerts, activities, facilities and events so close by.<p><br></p>To learn more please visit http://www.gemswinchesterschool-fujairah.com/<p><br></p><strong><u>About Application Process</u></strong><p><br></p>If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.<p><br></p>To complete the application you would need the following document(s):<p><br></p><ul><li> Resume/CV</li><li> Passport-size photograph</li></ul><p><br></p>In line with the UAE’s Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.<p><br></p>Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. 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