Assistant Head Teacher Secondary - GEMS FirstPoint School - Dubai, UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 245,520; Full time

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is looking for an Assistant Head Teacher for the Secondary phase at GEMS FirstPoint School in Dubai. This role focuses on providing strategic academic leadership and maintaining high teaching standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leading secondary education and a strong background in curriculum development and data analysis.

Key responsibilities include driving academic improvement and monitoring student outcomes in a dynamic educational environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a successful secondary school leader.
• Strong curriculum and pedagogical expertise with evidence of driving academic improvement.
• High level of technical skill in data analysis, progress tracking and action planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality teaching and learning across the secondary phase.
• Drive academic improvement through effective curriculum design, review and innovation.
• Use assessment and tracking systems to monitor pupil progress and identify trends.
• Implement targeted interventions to secure strong student outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design and improvement

Data analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Position Overview

Assistant Head Teacher Secondary role in Dubai with GEMS FirstPoint School, responsible for providing strategic academic leadership across the secondary phase while maintaining a strong classroom presence and driving high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and pupil outcomes.

Job Details

Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Education
Function: Education Management
Salary: 18000-22000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any Candidate
Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality teaching and learning across the secondary phase
• Drive academic improvement through effective curriculum design, review and innovation
• Use assessment and tracking systems to monitor pupil progress and identify trends
• Implement targeted interventions to secure strong student outcomes
• Support and challenge departments to deliver consistently high academic performance
• Lead whole-school assessment, feedback and reporting frameworks aligned with curriculum intent
• Use data intelligently to inform teaching, intervention and improvement strategies
• Monitor, evaluate and quality assure academic provision across subjects
• Support staff development and hold colleagues to account with professionalism and clarity
• Contribute to the strategic direction and academic development of the school
• Maintain an effective classroom presence and model high-quality teaching practice

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience as a successful secondary school leader
• Strong curriculum and pedagogical expertise with evidence of driving academic improvement
• High level of technical skill in data analysis, progress tracking and action planning
• Track record of securing outstanding student outcomes through leadership
• Research-informed practitioner able to translate evidence into effective practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with Teach Like a Champion is an advantage
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional standards and continuous improvement