Curriculum Leader (Native-level English Speaker) Immediate start

We are looking for talented and dedicated individuals who will bring skill and enthusiasm to their role as an educator.

Teachers must hold a Bachelor of Education Degree (or a Bachelor’s Degree and PGCE in the relevant age range) and have experience teaching primary. Experience in an International British National Curriculum School or UK school is desirable.

Job Purpose:

The Curriculum Leader is a leadership role, without classroom responsibilities. They are the key driver to pedagogy, teaching and learning support, development and achievement. Working with SLT and partnering with other curriculum subject specialists, the curriculum leader has the focus on teaching and learning development, through assessment, data, pedagogy, resources, and curriculum. The personal qualities include enthusiasm for and highly skilled in teaching, and the ability to effectively support and develop colleagues with impactful teaching across the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish a direction for teaching and learning that aligns with the integrated inquiry philosophy of ICS, in collaboration with SLT, through policy, practice, effective pedagogy, resources, and curriculum across the school.
• Establish systems and processes, based on data analysis, with the SLT, to assess and analyse student assessment, progress, and achievement data.
• Map and review all achievement standards annually to guide planning, to ensure coverage and depth of teaching.
• Assist teachers with the gathering and analysis of classroom data on progress and attainment.
• Work collaboratively to decide on ICS's Development Goals for improved student achievement so that there is clarity and consensus.
• Take direct responsibility for the development, effectiveness, and management of teacher intervention and support programs.
• Plan and lead professional learning in pedagogy and curriculum.
• Recommend and manage resource selection and allocation to priority teaching goals.
• In conjunction with SLT, support the evaluation of teaching and student outcomes through regular classroom visits, modelling and provision of formative and summative feedback to teachers about effective practice.
• Prepare and monitor school action plans and provide regular feedback to the SLT.
•  Contribute to quality assurance arrangements to help improve the quality of teaching and learning.
•  Participate, as directed, in School Reviews, to identify and disseminate best practice and formulate, where required, appropriate school improvement goals related to achievement and teaching.
• Work with the SLT on the preparation of the relevant section of the SDP and inspection documentation.
• Develop a deep understanding of ICT platforms and support tools, leading the management, use and implementation of these.
• Help teachers to identify areas for improvement in their teaching practice and support their development.
•  Plan and run regular parent support meetings in relation to curriculum learning, to create parent partnerships.
• Cover classes as and when needed.

Person Specification:

●       Bachelors in Education in relevant field

●       Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.

●       Previous experience in middle leadership

●       Curriculum, data and professional learning experience

●       Experience in British curriculum essential.

●       Demonstrate professionalism, commitment and integrity.

●       Inter-culturally aware with well-developed communication skills.

●       Innovative, motivated, resourceful, flexible, patient and can persevere.

●       Outgoing, positive and enthusiastic

●       Good spoken communication skills

Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks and the postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role.

About ICS Branch 4: English Curriculum School

We are a popular English Curriculum School centrally located in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Branch 4 began in August 2019 as a Primary school and are slowly expanding into a through school, adding Secondary year groups one year at a time. Year 11 will be added in August 2024 and will be the first cohort to start working towards IGCSE qualifications. We are co-educational and students are in mixed-gender classes.

We strive to provide a student-centric, values-driven education to our students in a nurturing environment where pupils can develop the necessary skills to thrive in the modern global community. The ICS community is especially enriched by its eclectic mix of staff and students hailing from over 30 different countries. As an inclusive school, ICS prides itself on its’ inviting and supportive environment, promoting the values of tolerance, care, honesty, respect, resilience and integrity at the heart of our student-centered curriculum. 

With plans in place to increase the number of classes in the primary school each September and to rebuild the school in the coming years with state-of-the-art facilities, this is an exciting time to join us and be part of what will be an exciting and rewarding journey, filled with plenty of opportunities for staff development. 

If you would like to find out more about us, please visit our website at http://icschool-uae.com  or check out our Instagram: ics_khalidiya ( ALManhal BR4)

About the Package:

We offer a competitive salary package that includes a tax-free salary, shared accommodation (own double room), an annual return ticket to your home country, medical insurance and end-of-service gratuity, along with a comprehensive induction program and ongoing support and CPD. The UAE also benefits from a four-and-a-half-day working week.

Application Process:

If you are interested in joining ICS, please complete the online application and attach your CV as an additional supporting document.

The selection process will include interviews for shortlisted applicants as and when suitable candidates are identified. Interviews may be in person or via Google Meet, depending on your location.

ICS is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects the same from its employees. All new staff will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and two satisfactory employment checks

Please note:

Incomplete applications will not be considered, and all applications need to contain a full CV with at least 2 referees included.