Assistant Principal, Early Years: Student Life & Culture

GEMS Education; Dubai; Vor Ort; Confidential; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive tax-free salary

Accommodation included

Annual return flights

Private medical insurance

Tuition fee benefit for up to 1 child

Visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

End of service gratuity

GEMS Rewards

Zusammenfassung

GEMS International School – Dubai Hills invites an outstanding Assistant Principal – Early Years (Student Life & Culture) to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role leads the Early Years phase, focusing on student culture, wellbeing, safeguarding, behaviour and family engagement to ensure every child thrives.

Working with the Vice Principal and SLT, the successful candidate will champion an inclusive, nurturing environment aligned with the IB continuum and the school’s vision across a diverse

Qualifikationen

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification at degree level (e.g., B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent).
• Proven leadership in Early Years, ideally IB or international schools.
• Experience leading and developing teams with a focus on wellbeing and safeguarding.

Aufgaben

• Provide visible day-to-day leadership across Early Years with a safe, purposeful learning environment.
• Lead phase teams and uphold high expectations for wellbeing, behaviour and engagement.
• Collaborate with safeguarding, inclusion and wellbeing to provide timely support.
• Foster strong relationships with families and ensure effective communication across the phase.
• Oversee transitions and inductions for students and families.
• Contribute to school improvement and strategic priorities as a Senior Leader.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Pastoral leadership

Communication skills

Student wellbeing

Ausbildung

Bachelor-level teaching degree

IB/International School experience

Jobbeschreibung

GEMS International School – Dubai Hills invites an outstanding Assistant Principal – Early Years (Student Life & Culture) to join the Senior Leadership Team. The role leads the Early Years phase, focusing on student culture, wellbeing, safeguarding, behaviour and family engagement to ensure every child thrives.

Working with the Vice Principal and SLT, the successful candidate will champion an inclusive, nurturing environment aligned with the IB continuum and the school’s vision across a diverse