Head of English

This private non for profit school has an excellent reputation among the local Emirati's and expatriate families living just an hour from Dubai. Their objective is to provide a stimulating atmosphere for students' academic and personal growth. Both staff and students work together to enhance the community based spirit and teachers are encouraged to immerse themselves into both school life and extracurricular activities.

A British education is offered in a bilingual setting from Early Years to A Level to approximately 650 students comprising of 80% UAE / Middle East, 20% from western and Asian countries.

This is a post for a enthusiastic Head of Department who has a passion for their subject and is prepared to deliver it in an innovative way. An interest in drama would be an added advantage. The department is dedicated to high standards and has been most successful in recent years. We currently offer IGCSE English in Year 10 & 11 and English Literature IGCSE to some students in Year 10 & 11.

Candidates wishing to apply will ideally have 2 years solid experience within a UK curriculum school (5 years for Head of Department).

The applicant Should to have a degree in English with a PGCE or a B.Ed Hons with English as their main subject. Recent experience of the UK examination system is a necessity.

Other attributes include:

• Enjoys good relations with parents, staff and students. Contribute to the team ethic.

• Recent experience of teaching school students

• Experience of students for whom English is a second language

• Have a positive approach to student learning

• Be able to adapt teaching styles to accommodate variety in learning strategies

• Have undergone continuing professional development in the last three years

• A willingness to contribute to the extracurricular life of the school

• Be willing to assist with the continued development of the school

• Be prepared to follow the policies of the school

• Have very good ICT skills and use these in the context of their teaching

• Be a self- starter with an enthusiastic and dynamic approach