Head of Mathematics

Virginia Private School

Abu Dhabi
Permanent
Full-time

17 days ago

Aldar Education is currently hiring a Head of Math to support our growing
family of owned and operated schools in the UAE. This is an exciting
opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help
shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.As the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, we provide inclusive and
innovative learning that inspires and empowers communities. We offer a range
of brands for all learners in our community, from nursery through to adult
education. We offer the broadest choice of curricula. In the largest number
of locations in Abu Dhabi.Starting with one school and 250 students in 2007, Aldar Education has grown
into a highly sought-after education provider, now supporting over 38,000
students in 31 schools and a growing network of almost 5000 educators, with
over 100 nationalities, offering a wide range of curricula and ancillary
services such as a Teacher Training Academy.Working collaboratively, our education network’s purpose is to empower the
next generation to shape our future, directly supporting the educational
goals of Abu Dhabi’s government. Today, Aldar Education’s efforts are
guided by the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 plan, which aims to build a
sustainable knowledge-based economy through premium education.*Responsibilities:*

A Strategic direction and development of the department
Develop and implement policies and practices for the department that

reflect the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of
achievement, and effective teaching and learning;

Establish, monitor, and evaluate short, medium, and long-term plans for

the development of the department;

Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in the

department; create and implement plans of action to support those
students;

Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and

department/school SEF writing;

Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in

place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and
courses. These must include suitable provisions for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL
students.*Teaching and learning:*

Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression in the department

for all students including those of high ability and those with special
educational needs;

Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing,

recording, and reporting on student achievement;

Set expectations for staff about standards of achievement and the quality

of teaching learning and behavior;

Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of the department and use

this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; take action
to further improve the quality of teaching and learning;

Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s CAS

Programme and after-school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP
courses.*Leading and managing staff:*

Performance management team by school performance management policy;
Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with

the team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability, and high
professional standards;

Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; the agenda

should include a focus on improving standards relating to student
achievement and teaching and learning;*Managing resources:*

Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources;
Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s Resource

and CapEx budgets;

Effective use of accommodation to create an effective and stimulating

environment for teaching and learning by Learning Environment Policy;

Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly

assessed and Health and Safety policies and regulations are observed at
all times.*Other duties and responsibilities:*

Contribute to the school’s CAS Programme by leading/supporting one

after-school activity each term, including leadership of Model United
Nations (MUN);

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, including a minimum of one evening

and one-weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations
Officer and Summer Examination Schedule;

Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.

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