Job closed
Job description / Role
Director of Academics
UAE
AED 23,000 - 25,000
The Director of Academics role will see you as a leadership coach, curriculum writer who will be responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising student academic, behavioural, administrative and auxiliary activities of their specific area. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operation of their area which will contribute to students attaining academic success and personal growth in accordance with our clients vision, philosophy and policies.
Responsibilities and duties
* Improving student learning and academic achievements
* Managing the day-to-day operation of a prescribed number of grade levels
* Ensuring appropriate resourcing decisions which promote student learning while adhering to budget constraints
* Maintaining regular communication with parents through newsletters, meetings and telephone calls with regards to student academic progress
* Leading and liaising with school and community personnel as appropriate to the role
* Providing support and training where necessary
* Ensuring focus teaching methodology is applied as appropriate and that other pedagogies are also used which focus on meeting student learning needs
*Fostering an atmosphere of enthusiasm and motivation that flows through the area to ensure effective and productive work
* Assisting with recruitment of teachers for their area of leadership as requested
* Leading or being a part of the curriculum review process
* Being an active member of the school improvement committee
* Lead school review of the curriculum and develop an understanding of how this could align with the American Common Core State Standards, design and deliver instruction
* Provide professional development and support to teachers, AQA and revising curricular materials
Please apply online if you are interested in this role.
Requirements
Education: A bachelors' degree and Master's Degree in education is essential. Relevant qualification in education administration is desirable.
Experience: 5+ years of teaching experience which demonstrates competence and potential for leadership is essential. Practical experience working in an area of leadership in a school will be viewed favourably.
* Computer Proficient: able to use word processing, spreadsheets, data processing packages and other educational software packages.
* Bilingual speakers are preferred. English is essential and Arabic is desirable. Administrators without Arabic will be assisted in interview situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Strong English oral and written communication skills
* Able to show and promote good leadership skills with knowledge of good management, financial management and staff organisation techniques
About the Company
Cobalt is part of a leading international recruitment provider with offices in Europe, Singapore and New Zealand. Cobalt offers high quality HR consultancy, executive search, contingency recruitment and Emiratization services in Dubai and the wider MENA Region. It works extensively within the fields of Construction & Engineering, Banking & Finance and HR & Business Support.
Contributing to the regions development, we play a key role in identifying and attracting the very best talent to ensure the regions potential is realized. We also understand the importance of Emiratization in ensuring the long-term success of the UAE economy and have therefore pro-actively developed a strong network of UAE Nationals within our specialist areas.