1. Welcome and introductions
Tuesday 20th August 8am
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Format for the morning
Welcome from the Head Master
Introducing key staff
The Staff Handbook and how induction will work
Getting to know each other
Staff well being- social and sporting clubs
College campus visits and Junior/Senior School presentations- Logistics
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Head Master’s Welcome
Vision Statement
Our vision is to become the ‘first choice’ British curriculum school in Al Ain for children aged 3-18 and be internationally recognised as a leading British curriculum school in the Middle East.
Our Mission
We strive to turn out well-educated, tolerant and intellectually curious men and women who are ready to take a full, active and positive role in the life of Al Ain, the United Arab Emirates and of our world. We support children to achieve their very best by creating an ethos of excellence in all that we do through a traditional yet innovative curriculum and outstanding pastoral provision.
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Head Master’s Welcome
Seeking excellence in all that we achieve
The Brighton College Family
Your colleagues
The Leadership teams
Opportunities
A start up school…….
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Head Master’s Welcome
Our Aims and Ethos
We aim to create a family-orientated, tolerant and vibrant community, which will impart or provide:
a love of learning for its own sake;
a foundation of knowledge and body of skills with which to understand and question the world we live in and to prepare us, through an innovative approach to education, for the world we are likely to inhabit in the future;
an awareness of, and appreciation of, the spiritual dimension in our lives;
an enthusiasm for the world beyond the classroom – in particular, sport, music and the performing arts;
a respect for difference in others and a recognition that the efforts and achievements of every individual in our community are valued equally.
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Key Staff
The Junior School Leadership Team (JSLT)
Rebecca Layton-Short, Head of Junior School
Patsy Picken, Head of EYFS and Y1
Mike Picken, Head of Y2
Brendan Bolger, Head of Y3
Stephanie Hodgins, Head of Y4
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Key Staff
The Senior School Leadership Team (SSLT)
David Tongue, Head of Senior School
Maura Gibbons, Senior Teacher and Head of Expressive and Performing Arts
Michael Seaton, Head of English
Rachel McNulty, Head of Science and ICT
Scott Moore, Head of Maths
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Key Staff
The Administrative Leadership Team (ALT)
Alan Kavanagh, Bursar and Business Manager
Allison Hamilton, HR Manager
Richard Simapili, Chief Accountant
Annie Leggett, Admissions Manager
Cherise Brown, Administration Manager
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Key Staff
The College Leadership Team (CLT)
Alun Yorath, Head Master
Alan Kavanagh, Bursar and Business Manager
David Tongue, Head of Senior School
Rebecca Layton-Short, Head of Junior School
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The Staff Handbook
Version 2
Will evolve rapidly
Check for up to date information/lists
Often you will need to look at Policies
Pass comments/corrections to CLT
Try to avoid lots of printing
Click here
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11. How induction will work
Handouts and references
The College website
Laptops & addresses
Printing
Network and Internet
Mobile Phone numbers
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Questions
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Staff well-being
A happy staffroom makes for a successful school
Common Room Committee
Staff Social Activities
Staff Sports teams and clubs
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Get to know you
Find someone you have yet to speak with
Introduce yourself and explain what you enjoy doing to relax; hobbies, sports etc….
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15. Get to know you…and you…
With your new friend pair up with another pair
Take it in turns to introduce your new friend to the other two people explaining what they enjoy to do etc…
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Fun Audit
On the whiteboard….
No names
Add your hobbies/sports etc…
Check others- if they have already written it then just tick next to theirs
What can Al Ain offer?
In your group of four discuss what you know about Al Ain and the UAE
Try to list as many activities you would like to do whilst working in the UAE- be ready to feedback.
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17. What can Al Ain/UAE offer?
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Questions
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19. Plan for the rest of today…
Time
Session Title
Contents
Attendance
Leadership
10.00am – 12.00pm
Tours of the College
All JS Staff
(incl. nominated administrative staff)
HJS & Bursar
10:00am
Senior School Logistics 1
Introduction (vision, leadership style etc.)
Timing of the College day
Teaching timetables
Lunches
Pupil Induction
All SS Staff
HSS
12.00pm
Lunch
Staff to bring their own lunch
1.00pm
Brighton College International
Introduction to Brighton College International Schools and the Brighton College Brand
All members of staff (academic and administrative) IM
1.30pm – 4.00pm
HSS & HM
Junior School Logistics 1
HJS
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