Director of Science

Job description / Role

Director of Science - Immediate Start

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Science, Chemistry specialist who can join us immediately. This leadership role requires a strong commitment to pastoral care, academic success, and fostering a positive school culture. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the academic and personal development of staff and learners.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a senior role leading the whole Science department.
• Preferably with A level experience teaching Chemistry in a British curriculum school.
• Knowledge in Data Management.
• A certified professional teaching qualification such as B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE or equivalent. (Distance or open university degrees are not accepted unless MOE equivalency is obtained). HPL (High Performance Learning) experience and Permanent Teaching License will be an added advantage. All certificates should be duly attested.

Job Responsibilities:

• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Work closely with the Head of Secondary and Deputy Head or Assistant Head Teacher to establish effective and globally relevant practices of learning and teaching.
• Implement the school's vision for quality in the school linked with the GEMS expectation of excellent education.
• Integrate GEMS core values into the planning and delivery of all curricular and co-curricular lessons and activities.
• Develop minimum learning outcomes for all subjects and set benchmarks to raise standards.
• Help staff develop professionally and meet time-based school improvement targets.
• Conduct needs-based lesson observations or lesson appraisal and provide focused effective feedback in order to meet school targets.
• Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
• Perform other duties as requested by direct and dotted reporting line managers.

Skills:

• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven decision making.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education:

Bachelor's degree major in Chemistry.

About the Company

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success.