Assistant Headteacher Key Stage Leadership - GEMS Education - Dubai, UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 290,160 - 401,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free salary

Senior leadership role within a high-performing school

Professional development and leadership growth pathways

Collaborative leadership culture

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking an Assistant Headteacher Key Stage Leadership in Dubai, to provide strategic and operational leadership across a designated Key Stage. This role drives student progress, ensures curriculum excellence, and leads professional development while aligning with DSIB inspection requirements.

Join a high-performing school with a competitive tax-free salary and opportunities for professional development. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of leadership experience within Primary settings and a track record of improving teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years leadership experience within Primary or Key Stage setting.
• Proven record of driving improvement in teaching and learning.
• Strong understanding of DSIB framework and inspection processes.
• Experience implementing High Performance Learning strategies preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage performance effectively.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with curriculum expertise.
• Excellent communication and IT proficiency.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic improvement plans.
• Enhanced DBS or equivalent police clearance.

Responsibilities

• Articulate and implement a clear vision for the Key Stage aligned with school ethos.
• Lead curriculum planning, monitoring, and evaluation to accelerate student progress.
• Oversee tracking systems for attainment, attendance, assessment, and behaviour.
• Support Behaviour for Learning policy implementation and student wellbeing.
• Promote High Performance Learning philosophy and measurable learner outcomes.
• Lead professional development initiatives and foster a collaborative culture.
• Ensure compliance with DSIB inspection standards and UAE regulatory frameworks.
• Liaise with Senior Leadership Team on performance data and intervention strategies.
• Promote positive behaviour, equality of opportunity, and student engagement.
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and external agencies.

Skills

Educational leadership

Data analysis and performance tracking

Curriculum planning and evaluation

High Performance Learning implementation

Staff mentoring and professional development

Behaviour management systems

Strategic school improvement

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Overview

Assistant Headteacher Key Stage Leadership in Dubai, UAE provides strategic and operational leadership across a designated Key Stage. As a member of the Extended Leadership Team, this role drives student progress, curriculum excellence, behaviour for learning standards, and professional development while ensuring alignment with DSIB inspection requirements and High Performance Learning principles.

Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Primary/Secondary Education | Function: Manager | Salary: 26000-36000 monthly (Market estimated)

Key Responsibilities

• Articulate and implement a clear vision for the Key Stage aligned with school ethos
• Lead curriculum planning, monitoring, and evaluation to accelerate student progress
• Oversee tracking systems for attainment, attendance, assessment, and behaviour
• Support Behaviour for Learning policy implementation and student wellbeing
• Promote High Performance Learning philosophy and measurable learner outcomes
• Lead professional development initiatives and foster a collaborative culture
• Contribute to school-wide strategic planning and resource management
• Ensure compliance with DSIB inspection standards and UAE regulatory frameworks
• Liaise with Senior Leadership Team on performance data and intervention strategies
• Promote positive behaviour, equality of opportunity, and student engagement
• Build strong relationships with parents, staff, and external agencies
• Support transition arrangements and enrichment opportunities

Ideal Profile

• Minimum three years leadership experience within Primary or Key Stage setting
• Proven record of driving improvement in teaching and learning
• Strong understanding of DSIB framework and inspection processes
• Experience implementing High Performance Learning strategies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage performance effectively
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with curriculum expertise
• Excellent communication and IT proficiency
• Ability to develop and execute strategic improvement plans
• Enhanced DBS or equivalent police clearance

Skills Set

• Educational leadership
• Data analysis and performance tracking
• Curriculum planning and evaluation
• High Performance Learning implementation
• Staff mentoring and professional development
• Behaviour management systems
• Strategic school improvement
• Stakeholder engagement

Why Join Us

• Competitive tax‑free salary
• Senior leadership role within a high‑performing school
• Opportunity to shape Key Stage excellence and whole‑school improvement
• Professional development and leadership growth pathways
• Collaborative leadership culture
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards