Head of Secondary - (British Curriculum GCSE Experience)
Reports to: Principal
Location: Shakhbout City
Contract: Full-time
Job Purpose: The Head of Secondary plays a key leadership role in the strategic and operational development of the secondary school (Key Stages 3 to 5). The post holder ensures high-quality learning experiences through effective curriculum design rigorous assessment practices and targeted support for student addition the Head of Secondary serves as Examinations Officer for all IGCSE and A-Level qualifications oversees career and university guidance and ensures the school maintains compliance with all exam boards accreditation frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Strategic Oversight
- Provide strategic leadership for the secondary section (Years 713) supporting the schools mission and values.
- Support the implementation of the whole-school improvement plan in alignment with the schools self-evaluation standards.
- Lead a culture of academic excellence collaboration and continuous professional growth.
2. Curriculum Oversight
- Ensure effective implementation and ongoing review of the Cambridge Lower Secondary IGCSE and International AS/A Level programmes.
- Guarantee curriculum coherence progression and alignment in standards across all subjects.
- Lead the integration of cross-curricular and skills-based learning approaches.
- Coordinate curriculum development to meet both international expectations and ADEK requirements.
3. Assessment & Examinations (Exams Officer)
- Lead and manage all internal and external assessments (e.g. Baseline CAT4 GL assessments IGCSEs A-Levels).
- Oversee the scheduling organisation and secure administration of exams in compliance with our awarding body regulations.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of student progress and results.
- Analyse assessment data to monitor trends and inform teaching strategies and interventions.
- Lead and coordinate mock exams checkpoint assessments and continuous assessments.
- Analyse assessment data to evaluate teaching effectiveness and inform intervention strategies.
4. Student Performance & Achievement
- Monitor and drive student progress across all subjects using performance benchmarks.
- Lead student performance reviews with academic teams using data to set targets and inform planning.
- Oversee academic interventions for underperforming students and promote high expectations for all.
- Report regularly to the Principal on academic outcomes and trends.
5. Career & University Guidance (Career Counsellor)
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive careers and university guidance programme tailored to both local and international pathways.
- Advise students on iGCSE and A Level subject choices university applications (UCAS Common App etc.) and vocational options.
- Establish links with universities and external career service providers.
- Organise university fairs application workshops and career orientation sessions for students and parents.
6. Staff Leadership and Development
- Lead mentor and manage Heads of Department subject leaders and pastoral coordinators in the secondary school.
- Coordinate staff professional development in line with whole school activity.
- Support new teacher induction and ensure all staff are familiar with curriculum requirements and expectations.
- Conduct lesson observations performance reviews and support continuous pedagogical improvement.
7. Student Welfare Behaviour and Pastoral Oversight
- Collaborate with pastoral teams to ensure a safe inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Promote positive behaviour for learning and support the consistent application of the schools behaviour policy.
- Champion student voice and leadership initiatives in line with the schools student-centred ethos.
Requirements
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong leadership organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent understanding of data-driven school improvement.
- Commitment to high academic standards and holistic student development.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students staff and parents.
- Adaptability to work in a multicultural and international school environment.
Benefits
As per UAE Labor Laws.
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1