Assistant Head Teacher (Data and Assessment) - January 2026

GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leading international school in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Head Teacher (Data and Assessment) to oversee academic excellence and data systems, providing leadership in assessment and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of educational assessment standards. This role offers the chance to shape educational outcomes in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership position within an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of assessment standards and data analysis.
• Ability to deliver training and support for staff on data use.

Responsibilities

• Drive academic excellence and oversee data systems.
• Manage scheduling and delivery of exams.
• Lead the development of assessment and reporting policies.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Assessment management

Communication

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Advanced degree in education or leadership

Tools

Data management systems

Job description

Overview

Due to the continued success and rapid expansion of GEMS Metropole School, Al Waha, we are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head Teacher (Data and Assessment) to join our leadership team from January 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced school leader to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class international school located in the heart of Dubai.

Opened in 2023, GEMS Metropole Al Waha has quickly established itself as a thriving school community and continues to grow due to its popularity and demand. Our state-of-the-art, eco-conscious campus places sustainability at the centre of education, inspiring students and teachers alike to learn and live by sustainable values.

We are proud to be BSO accredited with an Outstanding rating, enabling us to offer NQT, ECF, QTS, and iPGCE programmes through the TES Institute. At GEMS Metropole Al Waha, every colleague has the opportunity to lead, nurture, and succeed in a supportive and ambitious school community.

The Role

As Assistant Head Teacher (Data and Assessment), you will play a pivotal role in driving academic excellence, overseeing timetabling, assessment, examinations, and data systems across school. You will ensure that our students make outstanding progress, while providing teachers and leaders with the tools, systems, and insights to deliver the very best outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of a high quality timetable and effective deployment of staff and resources.
• Overseeing and assuring assessment and reporting systems, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all subject areas.
• Managing the scheduling and delivery of internal and external examinations.
• Leading staff cover processes, academic review days, parents’ evenings, and benchmarking assessments.
• Supporting the school’s inspection readiness, UAE National Agenda priorities, and wider school improvement planning.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and interpretation of student performance data across all subjects and year groups.
• Lead on internal and external assessment processes, including baseline assessments, mock exams, and official exams.
• Develop systems for timely, accurate, and meaningful feedback to students, parents, and staff.
• Use data trends to identify underachievement and guide intervention strategies
• Lead the development and implementation of the school’s assessment, data, and reporting policies, including international and national assessments
• Support senior leadership in using data to set targets, track progress, and inform strategic decisions
• Present data findings at leadership meetings and governor panels, highlighting areas for improvement and success
• Promote a culture of data literacy across the school, providing training and support to staff on data use and interpretation.
• Collaborate with heads of departments, pastoral leaders, and other key stakeholders to ensure effective data use