Head Of Secondary

GEMS Westminster School - Ras Al Khaimah (WSR) represents a vibrant community that merges traditional values with innovative teaching methodologies, empowering students to excel in every facet of school life.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Serve as an influential and proactive leader with a demonstrated history of driving school improvement; possess a strong presence and respect within the school community.
• Maintain a strong commitment to promoting excellence, fostering high academic standards, and ensuring that all students receive exceptional pastoral care and opportunities.
• Exhibit successful experience in leading and managing staff, while advocating for and enhancing effective learning approaches.
• Demonstrate a solid and confident understanding of curriculum delivery at KS3, KS4, and post-16, with essential experience in IGCSE/A Level.
• Show a genuine enthusiasm for the broader co-curricular activities within the school setting.
• Desirable experience in curriculum planning, option selection, and timetabling.
• Capable of effectively monitoring, analyzing, and establishing ambitious targets for student outcomes.
• Embrace and exemplify the values, vision, and ethos of WSR, assisting the Principal and Vice Principal in developing policies that ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Support the Principal and Vice Principal in meeting key strategic objectives by leading specific elements of the School Improvement Plan.
• Take full responsibility for critical aspects of the Secondary School’s operations, providing analytical insights on performance against various key performance indicators.
• Oversee all Secondary School activities related to CAT4 assessments, GL Progress Tests, and PASS data, ensuring effective communication of this information to key stakeholders.
• Lead school-wide initiatives on TIMMS, PISA, and PIRLS assessments, collaborating closely with the data manager and exams officer.
• Ensure that all staff, students, and parents have timely access to accurate and analyzed data regarding progress and achievement.
• Guarantee that parents and students receive termly reports that are precise and delivered on time.
• Guide the Heads of Department/Faculty and Grade Leaders in effectively sharing data, action plans, and development strategies with other staff members.
• Organize parent consultation meetings each term, ensuring all information is accurate and timely.
• Supervise the Heads of Departments/Faculty to maintain the rigor and validity of assessments.
• Establish sustainable systems for external moderation of data and assessments across all key stages.
• Maintain oversight of all data management systems utilized by the school, ensuring they are impactful and efficient.
• Review all departmental SEFs and associated interventions each Half Term to verify effective resource utilization.
• Manage Heads of Department/Faculty and classroom teachers to ensure efficient and impactful data management at the classroom level.
• Guide the Heads of Department/Faculty to set ambitious target grades.
• Develop effective systems to provide guidance for students and accurate predictions for GCSE and A Level outcomes.
• Supervise the SENCo by consistently monitoring students of determination.
• Contribute to elevating standards school-wide through precise need identification and appropriate reporting for action at all levels.
• Deliver excellent professional learning and development, in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, on the application of data in classrooms and leadership roles.
• Lead strategic developments for specific phases that enhance attainment and outcomes for all students, as agreed upon with the Principal and Vice Principal.
• Play a key role in preparing essential components of the School Evaluation Framework and managing inspection processes and procedures.

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