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Job Description
The Upper Primary Supervisor will be responsible for the Upper Primary section of the school and any other area detailed by Principal. To follow and support school aims, policies and practices of learning, behaviour, appraisal & assessment.
The successful applicant will:
· Provide leadership and management for the department to ensure high quality teaching for all subjects, effective use of resources and improved standards of achievement of our students.
· Overall responsibility for the effective running of the department, including management of teaching staff, resources and professional development.
· Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
· Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance to staff where appropriate. Set priorities and targets for individual team members and the department.
· Act as the first point of contact for teaching staff in the department to promote student well-being in academics and co-curricular areas.
· Involve in the process of self-evaluation for different subjects and engage in the implementation of next steps and recommendations.
· Be prepared and contribute beyond the typical workday, where the event/ tasks which require additional commitment.
Skills
Desired Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education and relevant subject area.
- An excellent team player both within the department and across phases
- Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills
- Be an outstanding practitioner with good knowledge of UAE Inspection framework
- Be well-versed to lead on Professional Development for staff
- Be able to draft strategic planning to accelerate the department/phase to excellence
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
GEMS NEW MILLENNIUM SCHOOL - AL KHAIL
GEMS New Millennium School, Al Khail is an institution committed to ‘Education’ (Education empowered with a culture of innovation). This remains the hallmark of our enriched and innovative curriculum which is Exponential, Empowering and Experiential. Since its inception in April 2013, NMS is recognized as a leading school in the region and rated as a ‘Very Good’ School in 2023-2024 DSIB inspections.Our students come from over 27 nationalities, and internationalism prevails in the ethos of our school. All the cultures and identities of our students are promoted through the enriched curriculum with a dual pathway in the senior school. After an enriched curriculum until Grade 8, students can choose to study CBSE from Grades 9 to 12 or IGCSE from Year 10 onwards.We know that we are educating the next generation of leaders, and so aspire to provide an inspiring learning environment that molds students to become innovative thinkers and enterprising global citizens. Student Voice and Student Agency thrives at our school and is influential to the 27-student initiated and led clubs. Community outreach is an intrinsic part of the school culture. We are an Eco Flag and Round Square school. The extended day programme called PACT – Programme for Appreciation and Cultivation of Talent is an avenue of platforms for students to develop their skills in music, science and technology, sports, public speaking and performing arts. The vision of GEMS New Millennium School is centered around the key word ‘Generation-Next'; the opening of vistas that imbues future ready Millennials.