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Head of Science - (AY 2023/2024)

Aldar Academies are currently seeking an outstanding Head of Science (Chemistry specialist) for Al Mamoura Academy in Abu Dhabi commencing next academic year 2023-2024.

Al Mamoura Academy is a British curriculum, mixed gender school until Year 8, and then girls only from Year 8 onwards. We are located in a state of the art building in the heart of Abu Dhabi. We strive for excellence in all that we do through our high expectations and commitment to ensuring that we provide high-quality learning opportunities for our students. Our vision is to create “A sustainable and innovative learning community, where we nurture our learners through Collaboration, Leadership and Creativity”. This vision is supported by the Al Mamoura Learner and Teacher DNA which is at the heart of the school community.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the highly successful Aldar family of schools and to help shape the future of Abu Dhabi’s leading school group.

Posted: March 2023

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Location	ABU DHABI, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	April 2023
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Student Level	All Levels
Monthly Salary	USD 1 - 1
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

To be discussed after the interview.

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License
Education Required	Bachelor
Additional School Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification. Minimum Experience: Minimum 6 years Teaching experience in English National Curriculum. Job Specific Knowledge & Skills Very good/outstanding teacher Teaching across ability range with proven success Experience of leading whole school initiatives that have led to improvement in standards and achievement Experience of line/performance management Experience of working in more than one International School Experience of teaching English National Curriculum Strong leadership skills and impact of improving learning and teaching Inter-personal skills Knowledge of coaching and its benefits Knowledge of UAE Ministry of Education and ADEK regulations Experience leading/facilitating CPD and coaching programmes Commitment to school’s vision Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student Ability to work under pressure, problem-solve, deal with challenging situations and be resilient Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)

About the School

Al Mamoura Academy has a mixed Primary School and a girls-only Secondary School. Al Mamoura is proud to be accredited by British Schools Overseas (BSO). In our Nursery and Foundation Stage we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), we use the EYFS Framework which sets standards for the learning, development, and care of all of our children. In Years 1 and 2 we aim to provide a successful, seamless transition from the EYFS curriculum into the English National Curriculum. From Years 3 – 9, our Middle School learning program is an outstanding bespoke international curriculum that is designed to meet the developmental needs of young minds. In Year 9 our students start their decision-making process for their option years (Years 10-13) whether it will be English National Curriculum or US Curriculum.