TES Jobs International Science – Director of Science

Job Description:

We require an ambitious, experienced and highly skilled leader to secure the highest possible outcomes in Science across KS3, KS4 and KS5.  The successful candidate will need to be able to motivate others, harness the key strengths of their colleagues and lead continual improvement in Science and STEM across identified phases.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious middle leader with a track record of outstanding classroom practice and leadership at subject/curriculum level.

Job Responsibilities:

• The development of the curriculum/subject leads under your leadership.
• Be accountable for Science outcomes of students across phases Phases 3 and 4 (Keys Stage 3, 4 & post-16).
• To quality assure and develop the learning and teaching of Science within specific phases and across the school.
• To develop the vision for Science in the forthcoming years to support the aims, priorities and ethos of the school.
• To ensure that priorities are aligned with the school development plan and accurate self-evaluation takes place.
• To act as a positive role model and provide inspirational and strategic leadership to all stakeholders.
• Drive the National Agenda priorities associated directly with Science and STEM, ensuring practice and key messages are embedded.
• To liaise with the Principal for Middle & Upper School and Deputy Headteacher (Whole school Curriculum & Assessment) to ensure effective deployment of staff according to skillset and experience.
• Implementing the process of strategic action planning, target setting and monitoring for all teachers and post-holders through stringent performance management.
• To lead and promote the importance of numeracy across the whole school through the implementation of initiatives and high quality daily practice.
• A relentless focus on improving the quality of Learning and Teaching of Science across designated phases.
• To role model the high standards of learning and teaching and lead by example as an outstanding classroom practitioner.
• To develop high quality teaching across all phases which leads to exceptional outcomes for students across all age ranges.
• To be actively involved in the quality assurance of learning and teaching via the school’s MER process and develop strategies to support and develop staff accordingly.
• To design curriculum maps and schemes of work that ensure students’ skills are developed in preparation for GCSE and IB study.
• Rigorous and timely analysis of student performance and progress data.
• Identification of student needs and implementation of key actions to drive improvement in student outcomes.
• Quality assurance of assessment design to ensure they yield accurate, reliable and valid data for the purpose of analysis and intervention.
• Ensure the quality of marking, assessment (both formative and summative) is consistent and adheres to the Science marking and assessment policy.
• Lead continuing professional development of staff, including teaching staff and curriculum leaders.
• Supporting other members of the school’s leadership team in planning and delivering whole school professional development.
• To develop a structured programme of advice and support to improve practice, through a coaching and modelling approach.
• Establish and maintain effective and appropriate professional working relationships at all levels.

Job Requirements:

• The ability to share your outstanding practice
• 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

Qualification & Experience:

• A B.Ed or subject related degree and PGCE / PGDE or equivalent
• Proven experience of teaching Science at key stage 3, 4 and 5

Job Details:

Company: TES International

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Application Deadline: N/A

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