Job Description

This opportunity will suit a highly motivated, well-organized, resilient and innovative leader who will be able to help shape, direct and deliver an outstanding education for students in our care.

Al Danah Charter School which opened in 2019, follows the US (AERO) Curriculum and is a large and thriving Charter School, with approximately 2000 students, from KG1 – G5. Al Danah has an exciting, diverse, and progressive learning community that is committed to fulfilling the National Agenda for our Emirati students.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have proven success in driving standards and be committed to the pursuit of excellence for all. They will have a secure knowledge of teaching and learning and a track record of implementing effective strategies to raise standards and plug gaps in learning and will be able to demonstrate leadership skills/experiences at a variety of levels and be effective in working collaboratively in a team.

The successful candidate will have a ‘can do’ attitude, as life in a Charter School can be challenging at times, but it is equally highly rewarding, as our impact upon student learning is clearly visible every day. A sense of humor is vital too!

We are a busy and inclusive school where the support for all students is essential. The ideal candidate will be strategic, have strong organizational skills and be confident multitasking. Building a positive and collaborative community and a willingness to support and collaborate with the Aldar Education network of schools is a must.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience within the US Curriculum and a proven track record in leadership who is closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region. The role would be suitable for an experienced leader who is looking for future growth and career development.

Responsibilities

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Direction and Development of the School

• Undertake the professional duties of the Vice Principal reasonably delegated to you by the Principal.
• Undertake the professional duties of the Principal, in the event of his/her absence from the school.
• In partnership with the Principal and the Senior Leadership Team, provide professional leadership and management of Teaching and Learning throughout the school.
• To provide professional leadership and management of School Development Plan priorities.
• Assist the Principal in the ongoing and annual review of standards of leadership, teaching and learning in specific areas of responsibility and across all areas of school provision, consistent with the procedures in the school self-evaluation policy.
• Create costed subject development plans which contribute positively to the achievement of the School Development Plan and which actively involves all staff in its design and execution.
• Develop and implement policies and practices for the subject/area(s) which reflects the school’s commitment to high achievement and is consistent with curriculum strategies and policies.
• Promote high expectations for attainment.
• Establish short, medium, and long-term plans for the development and resourcing for the specific areas of responsibility.
• Monitor the progress made in achieving subject/area plans and targets and evaluate the effect on teaching and learning.
• Work with outside agencies and stakeholders to inform future action.

• Work with the Principal to raise the quality of teaching and learning and pupil’s achievement, setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of learning outcomes.
• Provide regular feedback for colleagues in a way which recognizes good practice and supports their progress against professional and performance management objectives resulting in a tangible impact on students learning.
• Develop whole staff, phase teams and individuals to enhance performance.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of staff meetings, including where necessary, bringing in outside speakers.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in the curriculum and disseminate effectively to other members of staff.
• Plan, delegate and evaluate work carried out by team(s) and individuals.

• Work with the Principal to build a professional learning community which enables others to achieve.
• Support staff, within your team and within the whole school, in achi