Assistant Headteacher - Primary, Dubai: Growth & Coaching

GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL- AL MIZHAR; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Founders School- AL MIZHAR in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for the Primary phase to join us in August 2027. You will work closely with the Principal and SLT to drive school improvement, coach teachers, and ensure high standards of teaching and inclusion.

As a British-curriculum international school accredited by BSO, the role offers opportunities to contribute to safeguarding, data-driven outcomes, and a values-driven culture aligned with GEMS.

Qualifications

• Lead and model excellent classroom practice in line with GEMS Teaching & Learning Policy, TLAG and RLAG.
• Support the Principal and SLT in school improvement, staff development, and safeguarding.
• Coach and mentor teachers to ensure consistently high standards of teaching, assessment, and inclusion.
• Use data and assessment to improve student outcomes and support KHDA inspection readiness.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and a strong school culture aligned with GEMS values.

Responsibilities

• Lead and model excellent classroom practice in line with GEMS Teaching & Learning Policy, TLAG and RLAG.
• Support the Principal and SLT in school improvement, staff development, and safeguarding.
• Coach and mentor teachers to ensure consistently high standards of teaching, assessment, and inclusion.
• Use data and assessment to improve student outcomes and support KHDA inspection readiness.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and a strong school culture aligned with GEMS values.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Teacher coaching

Data-driven instruction

Behaviour & wellbeing

School culture

Education

Degree required

Job description

GEMS Founders School- AL MIZHAR in Dubai is seeking an Assistant Headteacher for the Primary phase to join us in August 2027. You will work closely with the Principal and SLT to drive school improvement, coach teachers, and ensure high standards of teaching and inclusion.

As a British-curriculum international school accredited by BSO, the role offers opportunities to contribute to safeguarding, data-driven outcomes, and a values-driven culture aligned with GEMS.