Assistant Head Teacher – Teaching and Learning Coach (Primary) August 2026

Gemsworldacademy Switzerland; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Dubai seeks a leader to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Primary phase. The successful candidate will support the Principal and Senior Team, promote high expectations, and drive school improvement through effective teaching and professional development. A strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum and coaching skills are essential. Applicants should be committed to student wellbeing and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum.
• Proven ability to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Excellent coaching and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Resilient, solution‑focused and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Creative, reflective and committed to ongoing improvement.
• Appreciation of Emirati culture, Islamic values and global‑mindedness.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the quality of teaching across the Primary phase.
• Support strategic school development with the Principal.
• Design and lead CPD sessions aligned to school priorities.
• Coordinate curriculum policies, schemes of work and assessment frameworks.
• Lead on observation cycles, learning walks and work scrutiny.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and professional development for staff.
• Foster home–school communication and parental engagement.
• Manage allocated budget areas and resources.
• Ensure continuity and progression across year groups.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of UK National Curriculum

Organisation

Inclusion

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and enhance the quality of teaching and learning across the Primary phase, working closely with school leadership to secure consistently high standards and ongoing school improvement.

Leadership and School Improvement

• Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team with strategic school development.
• Champion a culture of high expectations, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to whole‑school evaluation, planning and quality assurance processes.

Teaching and Learning Development

• Monitor, evaluate and improve teaching and learning across the Primary school.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and tailored professional development for teachers.
• Model outstanding practice and deliver demonstration lessons, team teaching and lesson modelling.
• Review planning, teaching methods and assessment approaches to ensure inclusive and effective provision for all learners, including SEN, ELL and Gifted and Talented students.
• Lead on observation cycles, learning walks, planning reviews and work scrutiny.
• Ensure curriculum policies, schemes of work and assessment frameworks are applied consistently.
• Work closely with phase and subject leaders to ensure continuity and progression across year groups.
• Support new and supply staff in understanding school policies, expectations and systems.

Professional Development

• Design and lead CPD sessions aligned to school priorities and research‑based practice.
• Attend external training and share key developments with staff.
• Support the coordination of staff development for both teaching and non‑teaching colleagues.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Assessment

• Use assessment data and school indicators to analyse performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide constructive, developmental feedback to strengthen teaching practice and student outcomes.

Behaviour, Culture & Community

• Promote a positive learning culture grounded in respect and high expectations.
• Build effective relationships with parents and support home–school communication.
• Lead parent information sessions and contribute to school events.
• Support initiatives related to innovation, technology and enrichment.

Operational & Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage allocated budget areas responsibly.
• Organise and monitor resources linked to teaching and learning priorities.
• Ensure effective communication within and across teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Dispositions

• Strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum and current pedagogical research.
• Proven ability to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Excellent coaching and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support others.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Resilient, solution‑focused and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Creative, reflective and committed to ongoing improvement.
• Appreciation of Emirati culture, Islamic values and global‑mindedness.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and student wellbeing.