Senior Deputy Head of Primary
Job Description
Key Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to :
- promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development and well being
- assist, support, represent and deputise for the Head of Primary
- embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values
- play a major role in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, Strategic Direction and Self Evaluation
- maintain and develop the ethos, values and overall mission and vision of the school
- promote a positive image of the school
- lead and develop staff through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- ensure that the school plays a constructive role in the life of the community
- monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, students and staff.
- implement policies for all stakeholders
- take a lead in the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines
- to be accountable to the Head of Primary and ultimately the Principal/CEO
- to fully understand the requirements and expectations within the National Curriculum for England, Ministry of Education, Dubai Schools Inspection Framework and British School Overseas Framework
Skills
Successful candidates will need to:
- Have a certified teaching qualification, at degree level such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
- NPQH / NPQSL preferred
- At least 5 years of solid and demonstrable experience in teaching a Primary School in a British curriculum school
- Experience in a similar role
- The personal leadership qualities to developing trusting relationships, a coaching approach to development and be able to inspire others.
- The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
- Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
- Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents
- A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
