Ahmed Abdul Aty

Responsible for the leadership, management and administration of the Science Department in four key areas.

1. Strategic direction and development of the Science Department : developing a strategic view, within the context of the School’s Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Plan, strategic objectives, policies and procedures. and responsible for ensuring Departmental policies and procedures, targets and operations are aligned accordingly.

2. Teaching and learning :

- Responsible for developing and maintaining excellence in teaching in the Department by monitoring, mentoring and regularly appraising staff in accord with the School’s policies and procedures.

- Regularly reviews student learning at individual, class, subject, year and Department levels, in collaboration with the staff, with the aim of identifying strengths and areas for improvement. Subsequently, plans to address areas for improvement are developed, implemented, monitored and reassessed.

- Responsible for curriculum direction in:

• Chemistry, Physics and Biology Years 10-12; and

• Science Years 1-9.

3. Leading and managing staff

ensures that all teaching staff receives induction, leadership, management, mentoring, coaching, professional development and information necessary to sustain staff motivation and high performance.

4. Development and deployment of people and resources

identifies appropriate resources for the Department and ensures that they are used and maintained efficiently, effectively and safely.

• Support the intended educational outcomes of the Mawhiba programme i.e. the development of future leaders, successful learners and creative entrepreneurs
• Setting up demonstrations and assisting and supervising students while they conduct experiments.

• Create a positive learning environment for fostering giftedness and creativity.

• Designing, developing, planning and implementing Chemistry, Physics, and Biology lessons based on Next Generation Science Standards.
• Assesse submitted class assignments, determine grades and review work with struggling students to boost success chance.
• Provide students academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance
• Encourage student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art (STEAM) and participation in middle and high school competitions. - (International Ex. World Creativity Festival (WCF) in South Korea (2015) (Bronze Medal)), and (National Ex. Earth day - GLOBE program competition 2017)
• Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
• Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
• Communicates with the Principal and/or Assistant Principal regularly about the needs, successes, and general operation of the department, as well as interdepartmentally.
• Plan and escort student field trips relevant to current science course work.
• Assess student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
• Protects confidentiality of records and information.
• Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
• Provides ongoing support and encouragement for all members of the department.
• Encourages creative thinking, innovation, and experimentation within the parameters of the department's goals and student objectives.