Experience

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  The westminster school, dubai

  Oct 2009 - now

  I am currently theDigital Leader. Role summary: to lead the digital strategic implementation of the education technology plan for TWSDubai providing educational direction and consultancy to ensure effective integration of technology within teaching and learning in all aspects of pedagogy.Key duties and responsibilities:Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation and evaluation of an innovative education technology strategy working closely with all the Subject Leads and SLT's. Initiate and lead the development of the STEM/computing curriculum and promote innovation and the use of technology across all curriculum/subject areas involving subject leads.Coordinate and manage all technology orientated training and initiatives linked with teaching and learning within our school. Provide educational consultation and recommendations support for the procurement of all teaching and learning related technology and ensure that it is fit for purpose and meets the current and future needs of schools and curriculums. This includes online software subscriptions; application choice and the deployment of technology-related teaching and learning resources. Develop a vision for digital learning, Creation of a digital culture in the school, Leadership of digital learning, On-going professional development related to digital learning• Design of a vision for digital learning• Make sure of use of digital technologies in an ethical manner • Digital resources are procured within a legal framework • Incorporate Digital Citizenship to all stakeholders• Foster increased cultural awareness on Digital Citizenship• On-going Professional development to upgrade the digital standards of the learning community• Network with GEMS Digital Leaders and attend the meetings• Liaise with GEMS Digital Learning team(Network leaders), My learning team, GEMSOasis team• Microsoft IT Academy Show less Inspires and empowers fellow colleagues.Establish assessment / marking polices, Schemes of work and homework policy.Provide a clear vision and set high standards.Establish emotional link between the colleagues for better output.Work out measurable, achievable, relevant and timed targets.Make decision to solve problems.Develop a positive attitude by focusing on the abilities of the colleagues to develop their targets.Select candidates and make induction of new teachers.Guide and introduce the new teachers to IGCSE Patterns and update them with ICT exams and invigilation.Co-ordinate each year level for (Yr9 – Yr 12) for: • Class allocation for the department teachers• Year wise breakup• Monthly unit plan• Daily wise plan • Setting portions for for weekly test and term exam.• Distribute question paper setting & mark schemes• Substitution management for teachers on leaveChair Department Meetings and maintain minutes. • Evaluation and Result analysis after each exam • Set targets for the department & the years• Work out action plan for achieving the sameClass observations for the teachers and make provision for the new teachers to observe ideal lessons Guide the teachers for classroom management through• handouts • multimedia presentation• note book correction• peer teachingCheck of hardware and software for computer labs appropriate to conduct the ICT exams.Network and link between departments for activities and organise events for department.Plan budget and resources for the department. Show less

  • Digital Leader

    Jan 2013 - now

  • Head of ICT

    Oct 2009 - Oct 2013