Primary Learning Support Assistant
International Schools Partnership Limited
Date: 5 hours ago
City: Dubai
Contract type: Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD OF Department - Design and Technology
Job Title
Head of Department - DT Department:
Secondary
Reports To
Deputy/ Assistant Head
of Secondary
Direct Reports
Teacher and Technician
within the Department
Job Scope
Responsibility for the outcomes, quality of teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment across the
department .
Ensure outstanding attainment and progress across all subjects within the department .
Tracking and monitoring of attainment data and triangulating this with all other available data to
identify and remove barriers to learning.
Lead and manage the DT team, including DT Teacher and DT Technician, to ensure the highest
quality of provision for students.
Ensure that teaching and learning across the department is of the highest possible quality.
Ensure that a variety of formative and assessment strategies are used across the department in order
to know where all students are in their learning.
Ensure that assessment systems are robust, ensuring accuracy in data predictions.
Ensure that students develop a love of learning the subjects within the DT department .
EC/ISP Principles
Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their
success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are
consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns
appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and
promote the wellbeing of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most
difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional
development and school improvement.
V2 11.2023 ISP
Main Duties & Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Teaching And Learning Responsibilities
A visionary leader who has a clear understanding and knowledge of how to
achieve outstanding outcomes.
Engage in research into effective subject specific pedagogy to understand
what effective teaching and learning instruction looks like.
Lead the development of teaching and learning across the department .
Support and challenge teaching and learning that does not lead to
outstanding student achievement.
Have strong and robust tracking and monitoring systems to ensure that
students do not fall through the net and that attainment and progress
outcomes are outstanding.
Have a wide range of effective intervention strategies to use in order to
focus on improving outcomes.
Have robust assessment systems that strategically monitor the quality of
marking, through both standardisation and moderation, and ensure
accuracy in data predictions.
Develop curricula for all subjects across the department , where
appropriate.
Be an excellent classroom practitioner and have the highest standards of
teaching and learning within their own classroom.
Ensure that lessons are creative and engaging, leading to students
developing a love and a passion for learning the subjects.
Have robust systems that allow students to develop their studentship for
the subjects, becoming more autonomous learners.
Leadership Responsibilities
Lead and manage teachers within the department , ensuring the highest
quality of provision.
Lead and line manage the leaders within the department , ensuring the
highest quality of provision and the development of their leadership.
Lead and manage the delivery of all DT subjects within the department ,
ensuring the highest possible quality.
Undertake rigorous and robust self evaluation in order to generate and
maintain specific and relevant department improvement plans.
Put actions in place in order to ensure impact and progress towards
achieving department improvement.
Undertake quality assurance across the department , such as lesson
observations and drop ins, student voice and book looks to ‘keep a finger
on the pulse’ across the department .
Maintain high expectations of colleagues across the department and
challenge any kind of underperformance, even when it is uncomfortable.
Develop and maintain strong links with other Heads of Department ,
contributing to the wider middle leadership team.
Develop department policies, inline with whole school policies, that give
the department their own identity, relevant to their own subjects.
Pastoral Responsibilities
Play a key role in managing behaviour of students across the department ,
taking steps to ensure that behaviour is dealt with rather than being
escalated at the initial stage.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people that
you are responsible for, or come into contact with..
Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Secondary and/or Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications and
related Experience
Good honours degree.
Hold a QTS or PGCE teaching qualification, preferably from the UK.
Successful teaching experience in secondary education of at least 3 years.
Previous experience in a leadership role is preferable but not essential.
Experience of having responsibility for sustaining and improving outcomes.
Is honest, even when this is uncomfortable.
Has integrity, even when this is difficult.
Is transparent, consistent and fair.
Can be flexible when the situation demands.
Is reflective, always seeking to improve.
Always assumes positive intent.
Is incredibly hard working, even if it means going above and beyond.
Is a team player and can share the load at peak times.
Is a lifelong learner - engaged in their own professional development
Takes feedback well, always seeking this as helpful feedback to improve.
Is a strategic thinker - is able to see the bigger picture.
Is systems orientated.
Pays attention to detail - has high standards.
Has impact - can follow things through to an outcome.
Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise and suggesting solutions.
Can propose solutions that are suitable for all key stages - solves rather
than narrates problems.
Competencies: Skills &
Abilities
Is thorough in all that they do.
Has a sense of humour.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of attainment data, tracking and
systems.
Knowledge of effective teaching at KS4 and 5.
Knowledge of subject specific pedagogy.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and current
educational developments in the UK and the UAE with particular reference
to Dubai.
Competencies
Knowledge
An understanding of the skills needed to lead in a climate of constant
change.
A thorough understanding of self-evaluation.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership
Collaboration - Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is
cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive
relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
Learning & Getting Better - Continually demonstrates personal commitment
and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback;
supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
Leading & Inspiring Others - Supports, encourages and inspires students,
colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
Understanding People - Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate
the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
Influencing & Communication - Consistently informs, influences and inspires
students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
Strategy & Innovation
Innovation Leadership - Is good at creating an environment where ideas for
learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire
others through the process of creation through to completion.
Agile - Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves
problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness - Has the ability to apply
understanding of the business and sector to improve effectiveness and
profitability.
Delivering Results
Outcome Driven - Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to
exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
Resilience - Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
Planning & Decision Making - Makes decisions on the best course of action and
then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired
outcome.
Community Focus
Integrity & Ethics:
Community Focus - Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and
expectations of our students and their families.
Integrity & Ethical Management - Has the ability to work ethically and with
integrity; helping others to feel valued; puts the wellbeing of students and
colleagues first and upholds and models our vision, purpose and principles.
Diversity & Equality - Has the sensitivity, awareness and skills to understand the
values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all
children and adults to learn and work effectively.
Safeguarding Statement
The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate
vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years
employment history.
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining
high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability status, neurodivergence,
socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and
principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Review & Declaration
This job description is subject to review by WSLT, in collaboration with the post holder to ensure that it is kept
up to date and relevant. Any changes will be implemented after consultation with the post holder.
Signature
Employee Name:
Job Title
Head of Department - DT Department:
Secondary
Reports To
Deputy/ Assistant Head
of Secondary
Direct Reports
Teacher and Technician
within the Department
Job Scope
Responsibility for the outcomes, quality of teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment across the
department .
Ensure outstanding attainment and progress across all subjects within the department .
Tracking and monitoring of attainment data and triangulating this with all other available data to
identify and remove barriers to learning.
Lead and manage the DT team, including DT Teacher and DT Technician, to ensure the highest
quality of provision for students.
Ensure that teaching and learning across the department is of the highest possible quality.
Ensure that a variety of formative and assessment strategies are used across the department in order
to know where all students are in their learning.
Ensure that assessment systems are robust, ensuring accuracy in data predictions.
Ensure that students develop a love of learning the subjects within the DT department .
EC/ISP Principles
Begin with children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their
success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are
consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns
appropriately.
Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and
promote the wellbeing of self and others.
Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most
difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.
Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional
development and school improvement.
V2 11.2023 ISP
Main Duties & Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.
Teaching And Learning Responsibilities
A visionary leader who has a clear understanding and knowledge of how to
achieve outstanding outcomes.
Engage in research into effective subject specific pedagogy to understand
what effective teaching and learning instruction looks like.
Lead the development of teaching and learning across the department .
Support and challenge teaching and learning that does not lead to
outstanding student achievement.
Have strong and robust tracking and monitoring systems to ensure that
students do not fall through the net and that attainment and progress
outcomes are outstanding.
Have a wide range of effective intervention strategies to use in order to
focus on improving outcomes.
Have robust assessment systems that strategically monitor the quality of
marking, through both standardisation and moderation, and ensure
accuracy in data predictions.
Develop curricula for all subjects across the department , where
appropriate.
Be an excellent classroom practitioner and have the highest standards of
teaching and learning within their own classroom.
Ensure that lessons are creative and engaging, leading to students
developing a love and a passion for learning the subjects.
Have robust systems that allow students to develop their studentship for
the subjects, becoming more autonomous learners.
Leadership Responsibilities
Lead and manage teachers within the department , ensuring the highest
quality of provision.
Lead and line manage the leaders within the department , ensuring the
highest quality of provision and the development of their leadership.
Lead and manage the delivery of all DT subjects within the department ,
ensuring the highest possible quality.
Undertake rigorous and robust self evaluation in order to generate and
maintain specific and relevant department improvement plans.
Put actions in place in order to ensure impact and progress towards
achieving department improvement.
Undertake quality assurance across the department , such as lesson
observations and drop ins, student voice and book looks to ‘keep a finger
on the pulse’ across the department .
Maintain high expectations of colleagues across the department and
challenge any kind of underperformance, even when it is uncomfortable.
Develop and maintain strong links with other Heads of Department ,
contributing to the wider middle leadership team.
Develop department policies, inline with whole school policies, that give
the department their own identity, relevant to their own subjects.
Pastoral Responsibilities
Play a key role in managing behaviour of students across the department ,
taking steps to ensure that behaviour is dealt with rather than being
escalated at the initial stage.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people that
you are responsible for, or come into contact with..
Any other duties as assigned by the Head of Secondary and/or Principal
Person Specification
Qualifications and
related Experience
Good honours degree.
Hold a QTS or PGCE teaching qualification, preferably from the UK.
Successful teaching experience in secondary education of at least 3 years.
Previous experience in a leadership role is preferable but not essential.
Experience of having responsibility for sustaining and improving outcomes.
Is honest, even when this is uncomfortable.
Has integrity, even when this is difficult.
Is transparent, consistent and fair.
Can be flexible when the situation demands.
Is reflective, always seeking to improve.
Always assumes positive intent.
Is incredibly hard working, even if it means going above and beyond.
Is a team player and can share the load at peak times.
Is a lifelong learner - engaged in their own professional development
Takes feedback well, always seeking this as helpful feedback to improve.
Is a strategic thinker - is able to see the bigger picture.
Is systems orientated.
Pays attention to detail - has high standards.
Has impact - can follow things through to an outcome.
Is proactive at identifying issues before they arise and suggesting solutions.
Can propose solutions that are suitable for all key stages - solves rather
than narrates problems.
Competencies: Skills &
Abilities
Is thorough in all that they do.
Has a sense of humour.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of attainment data, tracking and
systems.
Knowledge of effective teaching at KS4 and 5.
Knowledge of subject specific pedagogy.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and current
educational developments in the UK and the UAE with particular reference
to Dubai.
Competencies
Knowledge
An understanding of the skills needed to lead in a climate of constant
change.
A thorough understanding of self-evaluation.
Leadership Competencies
Leadership
Collaboration - Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is
cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive
relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.
Learning & Getting Better - Continually demonstrates personal commitment
and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback;
supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.
Leading & Inspiring Others - Supports, encourages and inspires students,
colleagues and teams so that they give their best.
Understanding People - Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate
the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.
Influencing & Communication - Consistently informs, influences and inspires
students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.
Strategy & Innovation
Innovation Leadership - Is good at creating an environment where ideas for
learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire
others through the process of creation through to completion.
Agile - Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves
problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.
Strategic, Commercial & Financial Awareness - Has the ability to apply
understanding of the business and sector to improve effectiveness and
profitability.
Delivering Results
Outcome Driven - Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to
exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.
Resilience - Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.
Planning & Decision Making - Makes decisions on the best course of action and
then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired
outcome.
Community Focus
Integrity & Ethics:
Community Focus - Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and
expectations of our students and their families.
Integrity & Ethical Management - Has the ability to work ethically and with
integrity; helping others to feel valued; puts the wellbeing of students and
colleagues first and upholds and models our vision, purpose and principles.
Diversity & Equality - Has the sensitivity, awareness and skills to understand the
values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all
children and adults to learn and work effectively.
Safeguarding Statement
The English College and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate
vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years
employment history.
ISP is committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining
high-performing teammates regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability status, neurodivergence,
socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and
principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to
apply.
Review & Declaration
This job description is subject to review by WSLT, in collaboration with the post holder to ensure that it is kept
up to date and relevant. Any changes will be implemented after consultation with the post holder.
Signature
Employee Name:
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