Assistant Head Teacher (Primary School) AY2025/2026

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Head Teacher for Primary School. This role involves leading a passionate team, ensuring the well-being and academic development of students, and managing curriculum quality. With a commitment to sustainability and a vibrant working environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of education in a rapidly growing city. Enjoy a competitive, tax-free salary and a supportive community that values professional growth and personal well-being. Join us in making a lasting impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free tuition for dependent children

Private medical insurance

Annual airfare to country of residence

End-of-service gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards app

Qualifications

• Certified teaching qualification at degree level required.
• Minimum 4 years experience in a British curriculum school.

Responsibilities

• Manage curriculum quality assurance and assessment.
• Plan and deliver CPD to staff and engage parents.

Skills

Teaching Qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE)

Experience in British Curriculum

Leadership Experience

IT Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Creative Approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

PGCE or Equivalent

Job description

Assistant Head Teacher (Primary School) AY2025 / 2026

WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SHARJAH Sharjah, UAE Posted 5 days ago Expires in 2 months

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Assistant Head Teacher (Pastoral & Culture) to lead our passionate team of educators in the LKS2. As an Assistant Head Teacher, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience of our learners, ensuring both their wellbeing and academic development are nurtured with care.

Join us at GEMS Wesgreen International School, where sustainability is at the core of education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sharjah is designed with eco-friendly initiatives, providing educators with the ideal platform to teach and promote sustainable values.

At GEMS, teaching is more than just a job—it’s a career. Our teachers benefit from free access to leading CPD programs and global career growth opportunities within the GEMS network. With most leadership positions filled internally, GEMS educators are uniquely positioned to explore professional pathways across the world as we continue to expand.

Sharjah is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, and rapidly growing city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers enjoy a four-day working week, an exciting lifestyle, and opportunities for travel and leisure across the region. Located just 35 minutes from central Dubai, Sharjah offers the perfect balance between work and personal life.

Join us in shaping the future of education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on students' lives, helping them become world-class, future-ready individuals.

The successful candidate will play a key role in the Associate Senior Leadership Team. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Managing the Quality Assurance of the curriculum, data, and assessment.
2. Ensuring the quality of provision for the Curriculum and the use of Data and Assessment.
3. Managing these key areas across the school to ensure consistency and impact.
4. Monitoring and tracking the Curriculum and Assessment across the whole school.
5. Planning and delivering CPD to staff in these areas.
6. Forming working groups to analyze the processes/systems in place and consider new initiatives.
7. To be the lead professional in these areas both in the school and for all external facing meetings/organizations.
8. To develop and deliver parental engagement to work with key stakeholders and deliver key messages.
9. Support with the self-evaluation and school improvement process for the school in your key area.
10. Be a key member of the Leadership Team in all WGP events.

Benefits Package:

This role offers an excellent remuneration package, including:

• Competitive, tax-free salary
• Fully furnished individual accommodation
• Free tuition for dependent children
• Private medical insurance
• Annual airfare to the country of residence
• End-of-service gratuity

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards (www.gemsrewards.com), which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2-for-1 offers on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

At GEMS Wesgreen International School Sharjah, UAE, our policies for safer recruitment fully align with the recommendations of the International Task Force on Child Protection. We hold ourselves to high standards in child protection and safeguarding practices and are committed to the welfare of all students. Successful applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and obtaining a Police Certificate or Good Conduct Certificate from the country of last residence. This may also include disclosure and barring checks.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to have the following:

• A certified teaching qualification, at degree level such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent in Primary School Education. Open University or online degrees are not acceptable.
• At least 4 years of solid and demonstrable experience in Primary School in a British curriculum school.
• Experience in a similar leadership role.
• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents.
• A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

Company Industry: Primary / Secondary Education

Company Type: Employer (Private Sector)

Job Role: Teacher

Employment Status: Full time

Employment Type: Full Time Employee

Manages Others: No

Preferred Candidate

GEMS Wesgreen International School is a world-class British School in the Heart of Sharjah, recognized among the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in the state. We are a vibrant, welcoming, and dynamic school providing a world-class British education for every student who enters our doors.