Assistant Head - Secondary

Aldar Education; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 212,040 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development opportunities

Collaborative leadership team

High-performing school environment

Job summary

Aldar Education is seeking an Assistant Head - Secondary in Abu Dhabi, UAE, to lead secondary school operations focusing on academic achievement and curriculum delivery. This role involves mentoring staff, managing student initiatives, and enhancing teaching quality in a dynamic American school environment.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Education or B.Sc with PGCE, along with at least 6 years of relevant experience. Join a respected institution committed to delivering high-quality education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience, including 4 consecutive years of outstanding teaching performance.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a middle leadership role.
• Proven experience leading school improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Principal in maintaining a safe learning environment.
• Lead teaching, learning, and assessment to ensure high academic standards.
• Oversee student achievement initiatives and track progress.

Skills

Secondary school leadership

Teaching and learning improvement

Curriculum planning and academic strategy

Student progress monitoring and intervention

Staff mentoring and performance management

School operations and timetable coordination

Parent communication and community engagement

Data analysis and school reporting

Safeguarding and student wellbeing leadership

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc with PGCE

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant Head - Secondary

Assistant Head - Secondary hiring in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates within the Education sector offers an excellent leadership opportunity for experienced educators with strong expertise in academic leadership, student achievement, and secondary school operations. This role focuses on improving teaching quality, supporting student success, leading staff development, and strengthening curriculum delivery while helping maintain high standards across a dynamic American school environment.

Job Details: Country: United Arab Emirates. City: Abu Dhabi. Industry: Education. Function: Classroom Teaching. Salary: 19000-26000. Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any. Job Type: Full-time.

Context: The Assistant Head - Secondary plays a strategic role in maintaining academic excellence, operational efficiency, and student wellbeing across the secondary school phase. This position supports senior leadership by strengthening teaching standards, guiding middle leaders, improving student outcomes, and ensuring the school's vision and values are reflected in daily practice and long‑term planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Assistant Principal Secondary in maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
• Lead and monitor teaching, learning, and assessment systems to ensure high academic standards across all grades
• Line‑manage grade‑level leaders by providing mentoring, performance feedback, and leadership support
• Oversee student achievement initiatives including assessments, interventions, progress tracking, and standardized testing
• Collaborate with SLT and academic teams to improve curriculum delivery, review academic programmes, and strengthen instructional strategies
• Support professional development planning and coaching programmes to improve teaching quality and staff growth
• Manage assemblies, thematic events, enrichment programmes, and wider academic opportunities
• Coordinate timetabling, staff coverage, duty allocation, and day‑to‑day secondary school operations
• Strengthen parental engagement through effective communication, conferences, workshops, and wellbeing support
• Ensure timely completion of reports, forms, data submissions, and school operational requirements

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential
• Master's degree is desirable
• Minimum 6 years of experience including 4 consecutive years of outstanding teaching performance
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a middle leadership role
• Proven experience leading school improvement initiatives that raised standards and achievement
• Strong experience working with parents, external agencies, and wider school stakeholders
• Secure knowledge of teaching and learning with strong intervention and improvement strategies
• Strong data analysis skills to diagnose learning gaps and evaluate impact
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and decision‑making abilities
• High professionalism with strong confidentiality handling and safeguarding awareness

Skills Set

• Secondary school leadership
• Teaching and learning improvement
• Curriculum planning and academic strategy
• Student progress monitoring and intervention
• Staff mentoring and performance management
• School operations and timetable coordination
• Parent communication and community engagement
• Data analysis and school reporting
• Safeguarding and student wellbeing leadership

Why Join Us

• Join one of Abu Dhabi's leading education groups with strong academic excellence standards
• Work in a respected American school with a diverse and future‑focused learning environment
• Access leadership development and long‑term senior career progression opportunities
• Be part of a collaborative and high‑performing leadership team
• Contribute directly to student success, teacher development, and school improvement
• Work within a school culture built on innovation, inclusion, and educational excellence

About the Company

Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, delivering inclusive, innovative, and high‑quality learning across its network of schools. Through premium education, strong academic leadership, and student‑centred learning, Aldar Education empowers future generations and supports sustainable educational excellence across the UAE.