Assistant Head of Elementary

Ajyal International School - Al Falah; Shakhbout City; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Housing Support

Job summary

Teach Away invites applications for an experienced educator to join the leadership team as Assistant Head of Elementary. You will support the Head of Elementary in shaping strategy, improving student outcomes, and ensuring cohesive teaching across Grades 1–5.

You will lead curriculum implementation, assess progress, and mentor teachers to elevate instructional practice. A Bachelor in Education plus a teaching qualification/licence is required, with 5+ years of elementary teaching and 2 years in

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Education or related field with a recognised teaching qualification/license.
• Master's in Educational Leadership is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of elementary teaching experience, including 2 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Elementary in setting and delivering strategic goals and improvement plans.
• Lead curriculum implementation, planning and assessment to ensure standards-aligned teaching.
• Conduct lesson observations, learning walks and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Analyse assessment data to track progress and plan targeted interventions.
• Coach, mentor and lead professional development for teachers and teaching assistants.
• Oversee student wellbeing, attendance and behaviour, coordinating with counsellors and inclusion team.
• Support provisions for students of determination, EAL and GT.
• Contribute to ADEK inspection readiness and compliance with policies.
• Build strong partnerships with parents through clear communication.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Coaching

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor in Education or related field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and motivated educator to join our leadership team as Assistant Head of Elementary. Working closely with the Head of Elementary, you will help lead teaching and learning, student wellbeing and day-to-day operations across [Grades 1-5], with a strong focus on raising student achievement and supporting teachers to grow.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head of Elementary in setting and delivering the section's strategic goals and improvement plan


• Lead and monitor curriculum implementation, planning and assessment so that teaching is consistent and standards-aligned


• Conduct lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutiny, and give teachers clear, constructive feedback


• Analyse internal and external assessment data to track progress and plan targeted interventions


• Coach, mentor and lead professional development for teachers and teaching assistants


• Oversee student behaviour, attendance and wellbeing, working with counselors and the inclusion team


• Support provision for students of determination, gifted and talented students and English language learners


• Contribute to ADEK inspection readiness, self-evaluation and compliance with ADEK policies


• Build strong partnerships with parents through regular, clear communication

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor


• Teaching Experience: 5+ years


• Additional School Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field plus a recognized teaching qualification/license; a Master's in Educational Leadership is an advantage At least 5 years of elementary teaching experience, including 2 years in a leadership role (e.g. grade leader, coordinator, assistant head) Strong knowledge of the American curriculum.

Benefits

• Health Insurance


• Paid Leave


• Housing Support