Secondary Director of Curriculum & Innovation

Job description / Role

We are hiring an outstanding Art Teacher to join us at Gems Metropole Al-Waha for August 2024.

Our team is growing as a result of the successful opening in September 2023, popularity and rapid expansion due to enrollments for Sep 2024.

Join us at Gems Metropole Al-Waha, where sustainability is at the heart of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Dubai showcases eco-friendly initiatives, providing aspiring teachers with the ideal platform to learn and teach sustainable values.

Life at GEMS is not just a job, it's a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

As well as being a great place to work; Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an exciting lifestyle, with opportunities for new and exciting leisure activities and travel across the region and further afield!

Role Description:
- To advise leaders on the school's Secondary school c urriculum to ensure the curriculum meets the requirements and gives students the best possible chance to succeed in their learning
- To oversee, advise, supervise and quality assure the curriculum implementation by teachers
- To assess the curriculum's overall effectiveness
- To work alongside the Lead Practitioner to ensure consistency and effective delivery of the curriculum in lessons
- To use educational theory and practical application to ensure that the curriculum meets the diverse needs of students
- To ensure the curriculum promotes student achievement and prepares learners for future success
- To foster an engaging and effective learning environment that aligns with the school's educational goals and objectives
- To develop and implement programmes and materials to meet the USPs of the school
- To evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and make adjustments based on student performance, and feedback from teachers, students, and parents
- Coordinate with teachers to integrate new teaching strategies and technologies into the curriculum to enhance learning experiences
- Oversee the training and professional development of teachers in curriculum changes, instructional methods, and assessment techniques
- Manage the budget for curriculum development projects, including resources for materials, training, and technology
- Establish partnerships with external educational organizations and stakeholders to enrich the curriculum with additional resources and opportunities for students
- Advocate for innovative educational practices and reforms that address the diverse needs of students and prepare them for future challenges

Requirements

Successful candidates will need:
- A B.Ed. or subject related degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
- Previous experience in similar role/capacity
- Leadership experience preferred
- Interested in career growth, leadership, sustainability
- A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
- Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents

Closing date March 2024 or earlier should we fill openings so we advise applying asap.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity.

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.