Head - Innovation and Design Technology - Bateen World Academy (AY26/27)

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Planning for outstanding teaching and learning, in line with the schools Teaching and Learning Policy, through:
• Creating a climate for learning that is conducive for outstanding practice;
• Identifying clear teaching and learning objectives;
• Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
• Identifying SEN (POD), EAL and G&T students and ensuring that their needs are met through differentiation;
• Providing clear structure and planning for lessons and learning activities that maintain pace, challenge and engagement;
• Making effective use of assessment for learning;
• Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated lessons;
• Making effective use of ICT to enhance learning and progress
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school’s ‘Behaviour for Learning Policy’ and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching and learning;
• Mark students work at least once every two weeks, and set targets for progress, in accordance with the school’s Marking Policy;
• Assess and record students' progress systematically and keep records; using performance data to inform planning, student learning and progress;
• Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, department and school procedures
• Prepare and present informative reports to parents
• Attend and support parent/student events
• Take part in subject development by producing, reviewing and updating curriculum plans and schemes of work
• Keep subject knowledge up-to-date through CPD and professional reading
• Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term (CAS excludes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions);
• 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, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule;
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in the related subject with PGCE or other teacher qualification.

Minimum Experience

• Very good/outstanding teacher
• Teaching across ability range with proven success
• Experience of working in more than one International School
• Experience of teaching IB and I/GCSE
• Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations
• Commitment to school’s vision and IB Philosophy and Mission Statement
• Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
• Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check