Director of Curriculum, Accreditation & Professional Development - Oman - ASAP
- Country:
- Oman
- Region:
- School - Middle East
- Curriculum:
- United Kingdom
- Level:
- Early Years (0-4), Primary-Lower (5-7), Primary-Upper (8-11), Secondary/ Middle(12-15), Secondary/High(16-18)
- Start Date:
- 01 October 2024
- Initial Contract Length:
- 2 year, renewable
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
Director of Curriculum, Accreditation & Professional Development
ASAP preferred. Some flexibility for the right candidate.
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree / PGCE QTS / 5 years experience
If you are ready to mobilize for an ASAP start and eager to embrace a unique curriculum leadership opportunity in a remarkably wonderful location in the Middle East then look no further than this chance to work with motivated local children in a cultural setting that will enhance your skills with students for whom English is not their first language. Located in Oman, this small international school caters for Omani students, with some western expatriates, from KG to Grade 12, offering an adapted version of the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
The primary responsibility of the Director of Curriculum and Accreditation is to manage the development, implementation, and review of the school’s curriculum. The Director of Curriculum, in partnership with the Campus Principals, is responsible for the management of the compliance requirements of the Omani Ministry of Education and of external international educational authorities such as CIS, Cambridge and BSME. With the key responsibility of co-leading the School through the CIS re-accreditation process over the next 18 months.
Applicants must be qualified and offer a prefered five years of consistent and relevant experience; a background of teaching and leadership overseas with the British curriculum is a requirement. Ideally you will have similar or related experience in line with curriculum development and management. Command of the English Language must be impeccable.
Overview of responsibilities:
1. Middle Leadership development
2. Senior Leadership development
3. Mentoring acting Primary Principal
4. KG development, mentoring and overseeing (staff & curric)
5. Development of Teacher Standards & Appraisals
6. Curriculum mapping KG - 12
7. Upskilling teachers
8. "Omani Teacher Assistant to Teacher" training/development
9. CIS Accreditation process
As per Ministry of Education requirements you should possess one of the following:
1. PhD in Quality or Educational Management
2. Master's degree in quality or educational management
3. Bachelor's degree in quality or educational management
Essential experience required:
1. Developing young teachers
2. Teacher training experience
3. Experience offering quality & interactive PD
4. Full understanding & experience in KG
5. Principal &/or Campus Principal experience
6. Taught KG, Primary & Secondary
7. Understand/experience with the Accreditation process (preferably CIS)
8. Experience with Curriculum development
9. Previous experience in ME.
Salary and benefits:
1. A very generous tax free salary of 2000 - 3500 OMR per month depending on qualifications and experience
2. Sole Occupancy furnished accommodation
3. Local medical insurance for family
4. Annual flight allowance (Employee only)
5. End of service gratuity
You will enjoy a low cost living lifestyle affording high savings potential along with an array of relaxing beach and moutain activities plus desert escapades. This is a great location for fishing and diving enthusiasts and for those who enjoy the less stressful pace if life!
Consult your local Edvectus advisor today who will be able to provide you with more detailed information.
ASAP preferred. Some flexibility for the right candidate.
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree / PGCE QTS / 5 years experience
If you are ready to mobilize for an ASAP start and eager to embrace a unique curriculum leadership opportunity in a remarkably wonderful location in the Middle East then look no further than this chance to work with motivated local children in a cultural setting that will enhance your skills with students for whom English is not their first language. Located in Oman, this small international school caters for Omani students, with some western expatriates, from KG to Grade 12, offering an adapted version of the National Curriculum of England and Wales.
The primary responsibility of the Director of Curriculum and Accreditation is to manage the development, implementation, and review of the school’s curriculum. The Director of Curriculum, in partnership with the Campus Principals, is responsible for the management of the compliance requirements of the Omani Ministry of Education and of external international educational authorities such as CIS, Cambridge and BSME. With the key responsibility of co-leading the School through the CIS re-accreditation process over the next 18 months.
Applicants must be qualified and offer a prefered five years of consistent and relevant experience; a background of teaching and leadership overseas with the British curriculum is a requirement. Ideally you will have similar or related experience in line with curriculum development and management. Command of the English Language must be impeccable.
Overview of responsibilities:
1. Middle Leadership development
2. Senior Leadership development
3. Mentoring acting Primary Principal
4. KG development, mentoring and overseeing (staff & curric)
5. Development of Teacher Standards & Appraisals
6. Curriculum mapping KG - 12
7. Upskilling teachers
8. "Omani Teacher Assistant to Teacher" training/development
9. CIS Accreditation process
As per Ministry of Education requirements you should possess one of the following:
1. PhD in Quality or Educational Management
2. Master's degree in quality or educational management
3. Bachelor's degree in quality or educational management
Essential experience required:
1. Developing young teachers
2. Teacher training experience
3. Experience offering quality & interactive PD
4. Full understanding & experience in KG
5. Principal &/or Campus Principal experience
6. Taught KG, Primary & Secondary
7. Understand/experience with the Accreditation process (preferably CIS)
8. Experience with Curriculum development
9. Previous experience in ME.
Salary and benefits:
1. A very generous tax free salary of 2000 - 3500 OMR per month depending on qualifications and experience
2. Sole Occupancy furnished accommodation
3. Local medical insurance for family
4. Annual flight allowance (Employee only)
5. End of service gratuity
You will enjoy a low cost living lifestyle affording high savings potential along with an array of relaxing beach and moutain activities plus desert escapades. This is a great location for fishing and diving enthusiasts and for those who enjoy the less stressful pace if life!
Consult your local Edvectus advisor today who will be able to provide you with more detailed information.
- Number Of Students:
- 420
- Student Make Up:
- Omani plus minority expatriate employee children
- Regional Info:
- The Sultanate of Oman is a Gulf State bordered by the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the Arabian Gulf. It is a delightful location that blends a cosmopolitan lifestyle with a traditional setting with perfection offering a peaceful or adventurous existence for a growing population of expatriates. The country boasts a dazzling array of topographical features ranging from warm azure waters teeming with dolphins and turtles, wonderfully sandy beaches and beautifully carved rocky coastlines to a very varied interior of dune seas, precipitous mountains and green lush valleys. Life is what you make it and there is so much to do from exploring the cultural heritage and traditions to joining any number of expatriate social and sporting groups.
- Tax Rate:
- Tax Free
- Housing:
- 2 bedroom
- Benefits:
- Flights - allowance, Gratuity or end of service bonus, Housing - provided, Medical or Health insurance, Professional development allowance, Transport to/from school, Tuition discount for dependants, Utilities paid
- Suited To:
- Activity - swimming beaches, Activity- mountains, Activity-typical land sporting types, Activity-typical water sporting types, Climate - warmer, Dependent children - more suitable, Holiday destination - not typical, Infrastructure - Not very developed, Rural, Unmarried partners - not suitable, Westernised - not very, Women - more restrictive than most
- Minimum Years Experience:
- 5.0
- Curriculum Experience Required:
- Yes - not flexible
- Will Accept Newly Qualified Teachers:
- N
- Visa Restriction:
- Females cannot sponsor spouse or dependents, Younger than 60