Qureos Mentor

Queen Elizabeth s School, Sports City, Dubai

<div> <strong>Strategic Leadership<br> </strong> </div> <div>  Provide visionary and strategic leadership to establish the Senior School as a benchmark of excellence, rooted in the values and academic ethos of Queen Elizabeth s School, Barnet. Shape and implement an inclusive ambitions long-term vision for the Senior phase, ensuring alignment with whole-school strategy and the global standards of the Queen Elizabeth s brand. </div> <div>  Lead the development of a high-performance culture characterised by innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement in both academic and pastoral domains, underpinned by a rigorous and responsive school improvement planning cycle. </div> <div>  Ensure full compliance with KHDA regulations and support the school s alignment with the standards required for British Schools Overseas (BSO) and Council of British International Schools (COBIS) accreditation. </div> <div>  Serve as a strategic partner in the school s founding leadership team, contributing to whole-school decision-making and representing the Senior School with distinction to internal and external stakeholders. </div> <div>  Promote and respect the heritage, traditions, and values of Emirati culture, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects the national identity and cultural expectations of the UAE. </div> <div> <strong>Academic Excellence &amp; Curriculum Development<br> </strong> </div> <div>  Lead the design and delivery of an ambitious and intellectually rigorous curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England (Key Stages 3,4 &amp; 5), ensuring alignment with the academic ethos of Queen Elizabeth s School, Barnet and adapting provision to meet UAE statutory requirements for Islamic Education, Arabic, and Social Studies, in line with regulatory expectations. </div> <div>  Drive exceptional teaching and learning through the implementation of evidence-informed pedagogical approaches, integrating innovation and educational technology to enrich the learning experience. </div> <div>  Champion inclusive, student-centred learning that recognises the needs of every child, ensuring appropriate challenge, support, and differentiation for a diverse and high-achieving student body. </div> <div>  Curate a vibrant and holistic enrichment programme that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and character extending learning well beyond the classroom through co-curricular and cross- disciplinary opportunities. </div> <div>  Embed the school s vision of nurturing confident, able, and responsible young people, ensuring that academic, personal, and social development are equally prioritised within the Senior school. </div> <div> <strong>Staff Leadership &amp; Development<br> </strong> </div> <div>  Attract, recruit, and retain outstanding educators with the passion, expertise, and ambition to deliver a world-class British Senior School education as well as the ambitious UAE statutory requirements for Islamic Education, Arabic, and Social Studies. </div> <div>  Inspire and develop a high-performing teaching team through strategic mentoring, clear goal setting, and a culture of continuous reflection and professional growth. </div> <div>  Implement a robust and developmental performance management framework, including regular lesson observations, coaching conversations, and evidence-informed feedback. </div> <div>  Design and lead a professional development programme that reflects the latest in pedagogical research, curriculum innovation, and leadership progression. </div> <div>  Model exemplary leadership by cultivating a collaborative, respectful, and intellectually curious staff culture grounded in trust, shared values, and a commitment to excellence. </div> <div> <strong>Pastoral Care &amp; Well-Being<br> </strong> </div> <div>  Create and sustain a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child feels known, valued, and empowered to flourish both academically and personally. </div> <div>  Champion a whole-school approach to wellbeing, working collaboratively with staff, parents, and specialist teams to support students  emotional, social, and behavioural development. </div> <div>  Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, embedding a culture of vigilance, accountability, and care in line with UAE, UK, KHDA, COBIS &amp; BSO requirements. </div> <div>  Build strong, trusting relationships with families, serving as a visible and approachable presence and as a key liaison in matters relating to student welfare, behaviour, and pastoral support. </div> <div>  Embed the school s commitment to developing confident, able, and responsible young people, ensuring that wellbeing and character development are integral to the Senior School experience. </div>

Founding Head of Senior School

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Founding Head of Senior School