Head of World Languages

About Nord AngliaAt Nord Anglia Education, our schools shape a generation of creative and resilient global citizens who leave our schools with everything they need for success – whatever they choose to be or do in life. When it comes to creating memorable learning experiences both within and beyond our classrooms, our family of more than 13,000 passionate staff are experts in their academic and commercial professions and play a vital role in the world-class experience our schools provide.We educate more than 74,000 children in 32 countries, our 84 schools in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe and Asia form our diverse global family, making us the largest provider of premium education in the world.About The SchoolNord Anglia International School Abu Dhabi (NAS Abu Dhabi) lies at the heart of the Emirate, on Al Reem Island. In August 2023, we opened the school’s new, purpose-built campus to our first cohort of students and began to do what Nord Anglia does best: make every moment at school count. Our mission is to help our students prepare for their futures, think creatively outside the box, develop healthy resilience, global awareness, and be team players. The Role All our students – from Early Years Foundation Stage through to IGCSEs and A-levels – follow the English National Curriculum. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description.About About You The Head of World Languages has responsibility for leading their team of teachers to ensure the best possible learning experience and outcomes for all students. The successful candidate will be able to inspire students of all ages and abilities. Classroom resources are plentiful, and expectations are high for achievement for all students. Building and maintaining positive relationships with parents is essential and is a key part of maximising student progress. More detail about the role and requirements can be found in the accompanying job description.Job PurposeThe Head of World Languages has responsibility for leading their team of teachers to ensure the best possible learning experience and outcomes for all students.In fulfilling the requirements of the post, you will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will: Inspire trust and confidence in students, colleagues and parents; Engage and motivate students; Continually strive to develop the quality of students’ learning; Use the student tracking and monitoring process to advance student learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school's aspirations and priorities; Contribute to the school improvement / development planning and promote the learning priorities of the school SDP; Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school. Qualifications/Training Qualified to bachelors degree level or above in the subject taught Qualified Teacher Status Experience/Knowledge Experience of delivering a World Languages Curriculum, UK National Curriculum and IGCSE. Qualified to degree level or above Qualified Teacher Status in chosen subject Proven track record with at least two years’ teaching experience Proven record of effectiveness & success Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricula to engage children and enable them to perform highly Excellent and appropriate relationships with young people Working in partnership with parents Demonstrable evidence of innovating and adapting curricular to engage children and enable them to perform highly Planning/Preparation Delivering a World Languages Curriculum Contributing resources and materials to the department Attending meetings and acting upon information provided To respond to day-to-day issues within the curriculum area, constantly displaying professionalism and using initiative along with commitment to the departments’ development plan Work collaboratively and collegially, sharing good practice with staff Ensure expert understanding of syllabus/course selection, student exam/assessment entries and this is implemented into teaching practice Learning/Teaching Improving quality of teaching & learning across the whole school Ensuring all students are working towards achieving the necessary progress in line with national standards Providing a secure and engaging learning environment Delivering learning that is appropriate to the national curriculum & exam board criteria Developing a department development plan Proactively ensuring that learning is taking place according to the expectations of the department and school policies. Working to endeavor that all students make progress according to the international standards by providing a supportive and engaging learning environment. To work alongside other staff members and the department management to achieve any objectives Promoting a stimulating and inspiring learning environment that ensures the engagement of students Develop teaching and learning within the curriculum area Monitoring the progress of students and acting upon this information Other RequirementsPromote and embodies The CORE 7 Leadership Capabilities: Accountable – Establishes a high performing culture and accepts accountability for organisational performance. Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organisational vision and direction Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organisational outcomes Entrepreneurial – Creates organisational value for diverse stakeholders and achieves commercial success Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others Agile – Achieves personal and organisational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations Selection Process Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and the details of two professional referees, one of which should be your current Line Manager. Safeguarding At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.