Assistant Head Teacher (Primary School) AY2025 / 2026

Gemsworldacademy Switzerland; Sharjah; On-site; AED 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Sharjah seeks a dedicated Assistant Head Teacher to lead a passionate team in nurturing students' academic and personal growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape educational experiences while promoting sustainability within a vibrant community. Enjoy a competitive, tax-free salary, fully furnished accommodation, and free tuition for dependent children, all while working in a supportive environment that values professional development. Join us in making a lasting impact on the future of education and help students become world-class individuals ready for tomorrow's challenges.

Benefits

Competitive, tax-free salary

Fully furnished individual 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

• Qualified teaching degree required, online degrees not accepted.
• 4+ years of experience in British curriculum primary school.

Responsibilities

• Manage curriculum quality assurance and assessment.
• Deliver CPD to staff and lead parental engagement strategies.
• Support self-evaluation and school improvement processes.

Skills

Qualified teaching degree (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent)

Experience in British curriculum primary school

Leadership experience

Commitment to outstanding teaching

Excellent IT skills

Interpersonal communication abilities

Creative and enthusiastic approach

Education

Qualified teaching degree

Job description

Assistant Head Teacher (Primary School) AY2025 / 2026

WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SHARJAH, Sharjah, UAE | Posted a day ago | Expires in 2 months | Ref: JB5310733

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

Join us at GEMS Wesgreen International School, where sustainability is central to education. Our state-of-the-art campus in Sharjah features eco-friendly initiatives, providing an ideal platform for teaching and promoting sustainable values.

At GEMS, teaching is more than 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. Most leadership positions are filled internally, enabling educators to explore professional pathways worldwide as the school expands.

Sharjah is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with year-round sunshine. Teachers enjoy a four-day workweek, an exciting lifestyle, and travel opportunities across the region. Located just 35 minutes from Dubai, Sharjah offers a perfect balance of 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 be a key member of the Associate Senior Leadership Team. Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing the quality assurance of the curriculum, data, and assessment.
2. Ensuring the quality of provision for the curriculum, data, and assessment.
3. Managing these areas across the school to ensure consistency and impact.
4. Monitoring and tracking the curriculum and assessment across the school.
5. Planning and delivering CPD to staff in these areas.
6. Forming working groups to analyze processes and consider new initiatives.
7. Leading in these areas both within the school and in external meetings/organizations.
8. Developing and delivering parental engagement strategies with key stakeholders.
9. Supporting self-evaluation and school improvement processes in your key area.
10. Participating in all WGP events as a member of the Leadership Team.

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), offering discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants, and retail outlets across the UAE.

Our policies for safer recruitment align with the International Task Force on Child Protection. All staff must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, Police or Good Conduct Certificates, and other disclosures as required.

Skills

Successful candidates will need to have:

• A qualified teaching degree (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent in Primary Education). Online or open university degrees are not accepted.
• At least 4 years of demonstrable experience in a British curriculum primary school.
• Leadership experience in a similar role.
• A commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.
• Excellent IT skills and interpersonal communication abilities.
• A creative, enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting student and staff welfare. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is required for all appointments.