Vice Principal - Pastoral - Aldar Education
Description - External
Aldar Education is currently seeking an outstanding Vice Principal - Pastoral for Al Rayana Charter School in Abu Dhabi for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Al Rayana Charter School is an American curriculum, mixed-gender primary school 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 Rayana 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. The successful candidates will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and possess a genuine understanding and appreciation of the values of the region.
Responsibilities
Main Duties:
• To lead on behavior, attendance, and punctuality and ensure appropriate, updated, policies are in place
• To lead on key stage transitions and the development of student leadership and student's voice,
• To lead safeguarding and fulfill the role of Child Protection Officer.
• To have a strong knowledge of child protection procedures and an understanding of the need for compliance with these procedures.
• To work alongside the school Head of Inclusion and Inclusion team and the School Counsellor.
• To work alongside the Aldar Education Inclusion team and be an active participant in relevant Aldar Education network groups.
• To oversee CA provision within the school and facilitate a relevant program of CA training
• To facilitate the introduction of a house system.
• To develop and embed the implementation of the Behaviour policy across ABO
• To liaise with all ABO stakeholders and relevant external bodies to ensure the welfare of students is maintained to the highest standard.
Job Specific Knowledge & Skills
• Ability to present effectively to a range of audiences
• DSL Training is desirable but not essential
• Experience of working successfully with partners in the local community is desirable but not essential
• Sound knowledge of policies and developments in SEN education is desirable but not essential
Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.
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| Location | Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Start Date | October 2022 |
| Eligible Candidates | Licensed Teacher |
| Number of Vacancies | 1 |
Job Benefits
To be discussed during the interview. |
Qualifications and Requirements
| Education Required | Bachelor |
| Additional School Requirements | |
Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor of Education or 1st degree + PGCE (as per ADEK criteria) • A Master’s degree, or NPQML or NPQSL qualification is desirable but not essential Minimum Experience • As per ADEK 8 years of educational experience with a minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership role • Experience in working with parents and external agencies • Experience in working with children with a variety of special educational needs | |