Assistant Principal (EYFS)

GEMS AL BARSHA NATIONAL SCHOOL; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international school in Dubai is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal to join the EYFS and Primary leadership team for an August 2026 start. You will play a pivotal role in strategic planning, teaching, and learning management. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree with Qualified Teacher Status and a leadership qualification. Proven leadership skills and a commitment to high educational standards are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree and Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Accredited leadership qualification or enrollment in leadership development course necessary.
• Proven skills in change leadership and innovation are essential.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in school strategic planning.
• Lead management of teaching and learning across the EYFS team.
• Develop the curriculum within the Foundation Stage team.

Skills

Leadership and management

Change leadership and innovation

High expectations and enthusiasm generation

Knowledge of competency-led curriculum frameworks

Education

Bachelor degree and Qualified Teacher Status

Accredited leadership qualification

Job description

GEMS Al Barsha National School is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal to join the EYFS and Primary leadership team for August 2026 start.

As EYFS Assistant Principal, you will support the vision, core values, mission, aims and policies of the school. You will support and develop the effective leadership and management of the school whilst ensuring the highest possible standards of teaching, learning, curriculum, student achievement and pastoral care.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in school strategic planning and school self review.
• Be responsible for leading, developing and managing teaching and learning, the curriculum, target‑setting, assessment, tracking, recording and reporting across the EYFS team.
• Take a significant lead in developing the curriculum within the Foundation Stage team in conjunction with senior and middle leaders and all teaching staff.
• Lead, alongside members of the senior leadership team, target‑setting, assessment and tracking data.
• Have accountability for the standards of attainment, progress, achievement and behaviour within the team, to monitor and evaluate the progress made in these areas and determine further actions for improvement.
• Have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of the KHDA/DSIB UAE Inspection Framework and Supplement, UAE Vision 2021 and National Agenda and use these to support leadership and management.

Skills

• Bachelor degree and Qualified Teacher Status.
• Accredited leadership qualification or enrolled on a leadership development course.
• Proven skills in change leadership and innovation.
• Commitment to promote and support the vision, values and ethos of the School.
• Evidence of significant and continued professional development.
• Evidence of innovation leading to raised standards and improved student and staff motivation.
• Knowledge and understanding of competency‑led curriculum frameworks.
• Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes high quality educational provision and how to secure it within the school.
• Evidence of successful delivery against targets.
• Possess drive, enthusiasm, determination and boundless energy to improve the life chances and experiences of students.
• Generate high expectations, enthusiasm and commitment from staff.
• Lead careers and future skills, education across the school.
• Coordinate Parent Partnerships and Communication.
• Line management of Heads of Department.