Assistant Principal Whole School - GEMS FirstPoint School - Dubai, UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 245,520 - 290,160; Full time

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is hiring an Assistant Principal Whole School for GEMS FirstPoint School in Dubai. This senior position focuses on leading whole-school improvement and driving excellence in teaching and learning across all phases from EYFS to Post-16 within a high-performing British curriculum environment.

The ideal candidate will have a proven leadership impact, expertise in curriculum leadership, and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards. Join a values-led community shaping impactful educational experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven record of leadership impact at scale in high-performing schools.
• Strong expertise in curriculum leadership and pedagogical coaching.
• Commitment to safeguarding and whole-school excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school improvement initiatives with measurable impact.
• Drive high standards in teaching and curriculum design.
• Champion excellence in academic progress through high-impact strategies.

Skills

Leadership impact

Curriculum leadership

Pedagogical coaching

Data-informed improvement

Communication

Job description

Assistant Principal Whole School - GEMS FirstPoint School - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview: Assistant Principal Whole School role in Dubai with GEMS FirstPoint School, responsible for leading whole-school improvement, driving excellence in teaching and learning, and contributing to executive leadership across all phases from EYFS to Post-16 in a high-performing British curriculum school.

Job Details: Country: UAE | City: Dubai | Industry: Education | Function: Education Management | Salary: 22000-26000 monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any | Candidate Nationality: Any | Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Assistant Principal Whole School is a senior executive leadership position focused on strategic improvement, curriculum excellence, assessment leadership, and evidence-informed practice. The role supports the Path to Outstanding framework and delivers measurable impact at scale across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school improvement initiatives with clear, measurable impact across all phases
• Drive high standards in teaching, learning, pedagogy, and curriculum design aligned with research-informed practice
• Champion excellence in academic progress and attainment through consistent, high-impact strategies
• Support and challenge staff and middle leaders through structured monitoring, evaluation, and accountability cycles
• Contribute to strategic leadership and daily operations as part of the executive team
• Innovate curriculum development and instructional approaches to meet diverse learner needs
• Lead staff professional learning and embed a culture of continuous improvement
• Lead whole-school assessment, feedback, and reporting frameworks aligned with curriculum intent and high standards
• Use assessment intelligently to inform teaching, intervention, and improvement across phases and subjects

Ideal Profile

• Proven record of leadership impact at scale in high-performing schools
• Strong expertise in curriculum leadership, pedagogical coaching, and raising attainment
• Advanced understanding of whole-school monitoring, quality assurance, and data-informed improvement
• Research-literate with current knowledge of international education practice
• Highly effective communicator with the credibility to inspire and lead
• Experience with evidence-based frameworks such as Teach Like a Champion, Walkthrus, or Principles of Instruction is an advantage
• Experience with inspection, accreditation, or external accountability frameworks preferred
• Commitment to safeguarding, professional standards, and whole-school excellence

About the Company

GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa is part of GEMS Education, a global leader in private education with a strong presence in Dubai. The school delivers a premium British curriculum and is rated Outstanding by BSO and Very Good by KHDA. GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding, innovation, and high performance, offering senior leaders the opportunity to shape impactful whole-school improvement within an ambitious and values-led community.