Head of Middle School- International school - United Arab Emirates
Victoria International School of Sharjah
United Arab Emirates
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- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 20 April 2023
Job overview
The VISS Group of Schools is seeking a Head of Middle School to join our leadership team at the VISS Al Tawuun campus.
VISS is Australian curriculum school partnering with the government of Sharjah, under the direction of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi and in collaboration with the Victorian government in Australia,
The Head of Middle School will be responsible for the management of the academic programs, student well-being and overall operations of the Middle school, they will work directly with the Headsof Junior and Senior school, the Executive Principal, and the Director of Schools on the overall strategic direction of the school.
VISS is a premium Not-for-Profit International School Group in the United Arab Emirates, providing a quality Australian curriculum education to a diverse international community for over 15 years at our VISS -Tawuun campus.
The school offers the highly regarded VISS education model encompassing the best of the Australian curriculum adapted for our local UAE context. The schools within the VISS Group offer authentic education and cultural opportunities to our local and international communities.
VISS offers many exciting experiences and opportunities both professionally and personally celebrating Emirati, Australian, and international culture, and traditions. The Head of Middle school will work as part of the Al Tawuun campus SLT and wider Executive leadership of the VISS Group with the overall strategic direction of the school.
The Head of Middle School plays a pivotal role in overseeing the management of the academic programs, student well-being, setting budgets, hiring staff, and overall day-to-day operations within the VISS Al Tawuun campus.
The Head of Middle school will be an active member of the Executive leadership team and will work directly with the Head of Junior School (Pre-Kg to Grade 5), Head of Senior School (Grades 10-12), the Executive Principal, and the Director of Schools on the overall strategic direction of the school.
From August 2023, Victoria International School of Sharjah - Al Tawuun will transition from the existing Secondary School Grade 7-12 structure to:
- Grades Pre-Kg to Grade 5: Junior School
- Grades 6-9: Middle School
- Grades 10-12 Senior School
In the transitional phase, the Head of Middle school work with a team to lead and manage the change and implementation of the new structure within the school, working closely with all stakeholders, including leadership, staff, students, and parents.
The school operates on a 4-Day work week (Monday to Thursday)
For information on the role ,application process and key selection criteria and the application pack click here
For information about the VISS Schools Group
Please contact Julie Howell for further information and to submit your CV and application
Applications close 20 April 2023
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Educational qualification required- Bachelor’s degree minimum, Masters preferred
- Experience in a senior educational leader – Head of School, Deputy Principal, etc.
- Current registration with an education body preferred (ie VIT, QTS etc)
- Management experience essential
- Australian or IB curriculum an advantage
Our VISS Values: Learning, Excellence, Diversity, Community, Integrity
**please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted**
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About Victoria International School of Sharjah
- Victoria International School of Sharjah
- P.O. Box 68600, Al Taawun Street, Al Mamzar, Sharjah
- Dubai
- United Arab Emirates
Victoria International School of Sharjah is a mainstream, all-through, independent, international school for children ages 3-18. It has 5 campuses situated in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates with a staffing profile of 550
The original flagship school teaches the Victorian version of the Australian curriculum. It opened in 2007 on a purpose-built site on the border of Dubai and Sharjah. we currently have 3 regional campuses located on Kalba, Khorfakkan and Melihea
The school’s primary focus is to meet the learning needs of the students and to help achieve excellent outcomes. As an all-though school the education is divided in to three stages; early learning, primary, and secondary. It is a fully co-educational school owned by the government of Sharjah and managed as a private school in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Education and Training.
Group CEO
Dean Pyrah
Vision and Values
The school’s vision is to provide a welcoming environment that challenges students. It fosters respect and encourages pupils to become responsible citizens. It aims to help develop students and help them to become knowledgeable, critical thinkers who are confident and reflective.
The school’s core values are Excellence, Diversity, Learning, Integrity and Community.
The school’s curriculum is based on three frameworks from Australia as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In the Early Learning Centre the framework used is called the Victorian Developmental Framework, from Grade 1 to 10 the framework followed is the Victorian Essential Leaning Standards. In the final two years it will be International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
All teachers at the school will be offered accommodation, a monthly tax free salary, annual airfares (for employee, spouse and 2 dependent children) and subsidised schooling (for up to 2 children).
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