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Head of English Department

As a Head of Department, Your duties should be carried out with due regard to the school's vision, mission and objectives, and any policies of Liwa International School for Girls. You should share in the corporate responsibility for the well-being and discipline of all students and staff. In addition to the relevant responsibilities Heads of Department make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Heads of Department act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as leaders up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents and staff in the best interests of their students.

Specific additional responsibilities – Heads of Department

The development and implementation of the Departmental Action Plan in line with the requirements of the 2-year School Development Plan and departmental priorities.
To be responsible to the assigned Vice Principal or Acting Vice Principal for the quality of teaching and learning in your subject department of the school.
To be responsible for ensuring that all teachers in your department have undertaken effective planning for the term.
To be responsible for ensuring that all teachers in your department have completed and implemented the three-part lesson plan which has clear learning objectives and key words and that the learning objectives and key words are displayed for each lesson.
To be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the quality of teaching and learning by observing teaching, scrutinizing planning and students’ work and providing developmental feedback to teachers on how they can improve.
To meet every four weeks with the SENCO to review progress of students who are categorized as Level 2 and level 3 on the three-tier system
To support teachers who have students categorized at Level 1 and Level 2 on the three-tier system.
To ensure that all teachers enter student progress data into the electronic tracking tool and that periodic meetings take place to discuss the progress of students (at least twice a term).
To ensure that teachers have identified those students who are not making expected progress and are providing a differentiated programme for them (Level 1 on the three-tier system.
To control, evaluate and order materials and equipment for teaching within the confines of the school budget.
To attend professional development programmes in order to be up-to-date with the latest thinking and research on your subject and to organize workshops for members of staff of your department.
To liaise with other schools so ensuring up to date knowledge of current development with regard to good practice.
To promote parental interest and understanding.
To be responsible for monitoring/evaluating/disseminating policy/advice/support for health and safety issues relating to your subject.
Discuss how the school’s SDP will be implemented by the department and develop an Action Plan which is forwarded to your assigned Vice Principal or Assistant Vice Principal and all department team members before the end of June.
Ensure that all members of the department team have a copy of the school’s strategic plan, SDP, department Action Plan, Code of Conduct, Marking policy, AfL policy, Behavior Management policy.
Ensure that all members of the department team have a planning folder, which is updated regularly.
Ensure that the implementation of the Action Plan is monitored regularly and progress is reviewed at a departmental team meeting at least monthly. Write a brief report on the evidence of progress and forward to the assigned Vice Principal or Assistant Vice Principal on a termly basis.
Undertake the performance management review of all teachers in the department.
Meet regularly with the grade leaders and ensure that the departmental priorities are being implemented and addressed.
Participate in professional networks, share best practice and attend national, local and school based training when necessary.
Attend assembly every day in addition to the duties of a school teacher
Undertake other roles and responsibilities as required by the assigned Assistant Vice Principal or Vice Principal

Posted: January 2022

This is a Direct to School Job

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Location	Abu Dhabi - Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	February 2022
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher, University Graduate
Student Level	Middle School, High School
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Tax-free salary .
End of service gratuity as per the UAE labor law
Accomodation is provided to employees
Annual flight tickets [Economy class] for self taken after the completion of one year of service.
UAE-medical insurance for self
Visa processing costs (excluding certificates attestation) for self
Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	English
Additional School Requirements

About the School

Liwa is an established educational leader, recognized for providing an accessible, high-quality, American curriculum education in the United Arab Emirates for the past three decades. Our schools and nurseries across Al Ain and Abu Dhabi offer a challenging American curriculum education, combining the essence of Emirati values with a rich set of core competencies that produces confident, resilient, and courageous young leaders. Our students learn to develop an international mindset, grounded in local values, understanding, and appreciation. We understand the need for agility and adaptability in an ever-changing landscape and our graduating students are fully prepared to meet both national and global challenges, now and in the future. Vision To provide an outstanding international education that inspires students to be self-disciplined, globally aware, independent lifelong learners, who are innovative leaders and critical thinkers. We will do this within a supportive, safe learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities and specialist provision for technology and the arts. “International Standards, Inspired by National Values.” Mission Through a partnership with parents, teachers, and the community, the school is committed to educating students to high academic, international standards by applying a learning-centered approach, which prepares self-confident and socially responsible, young adults for an evolving and changing world. About LISG We are a leading American curriculum school for girls that focuses on nurturing the next generation of female leaders, through academic excellence, progressive technology-led teaching, and individualized learning, with globally experienced, supportive teachers. We want to foster a generation of lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and creative problem-solvers, who will become the change-makers and groundbreakers of the future while preserving their identity and cultural values. We are the only international school for girls in Al Ain. We provide a leading, individualized American curriculum education for girls from KG to Grade 12, taught by an internationally experienced teaching team, within a dynamic, supportive, and inspiring school environment. We recognize that every child has different needs that require customized, technology-led, learning in a flexible, supportive academic environment.