Head of Chemistry Aldar Academies

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in teaching specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language.
• A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children.
• Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.

RESPONSIBILITIES
br>Development of the department

• Develop and implement departmental policies aligned with the school s vision, high achievement standards, and effective teaching and learning.
• Establish, monitor, and evaluate short-, medium-, and long-term departmental development plans.
• Use data to identify underachieving students and implement targeted support strategies.
• Analyse school data, research, and inspection findings to inform teaching practices, expectations, and improvement targets.
• Ensure schemes of work are relevant, regularly reviewed, and inclusive of SEN, G&T, and EAL provision across all year groups.

Teaching and learning

• Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity, and progression for all students, including high achievers and those with special educational needs.
• Establish clear policies for assessment, recording, and reporting of student achievement.
• Set and maintain high expectations for teaching quality, student achievement, and behaviour.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning to identify strengths and areas for improvement, and implement actions accordingly.
• Ensure regular departmental contribution to the school s CAS programme and after-school booster/revision sessions for I/GCSE and IB DP students.

Leading and managing staff

• Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy;
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards;
• Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning;

Managing resources

• Efficient and effective deployment and control of staff, resources and budgets;
• Effective use accommodation to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy;
• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.

Other duties and responsibilities

• Contribute to the school's CAS Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term (CAS includes I/GCSE and IB DP Revision/Booster Sessions);
• To be an Academic Mentor and Extended Essay Supervisor to Year 12/13 students;
• Cover for absent colleagues and invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule;
• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.