Cluster Manager (Primary Year Leader)

Aston Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Flight allowance

Tuition fee discount

Dependent visa support

Job summary

The School of Research Science Dubai is seeking a full-time Cluster Manager to lead a KS1/KS2 year group cluster and teach a class. You will coach 3–5 teachers, monitor progress data, and work with senior leaders to drive high achievement and effective teaching practices.

Ideal candidates will hold QTS with a BEd or PGCE, have UK KS1/KS2 experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication. The position starts soon and offers a competitive tax-free salary and housing benefits.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE with a relevant degree.
• Proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning on KS1/KS2.
• UK teaching experience in KS1/KS2 at a primary school is required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for KS1/KS2.
• Primary Year Leader or Phase Leader experience is desirable.
• Commitment to excellence, inclusivity and community.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the year group cluster (3–5 teachers) to ensure consistency in planning, teaching and assessment.
• Provide regular instructional coaching to team members (observations, Steplab, feedback, co-planning).
• Track and analyse student progress data and ensure all students make strong progress, with focus on priority groups.
• Teach a class on KS1 or KS2.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

QTS

BEd or PGCE

UK National Curriculum knowledge

Job description

Job: Cluster Manager (Primary Year Leader)

Employer: International School - The School of Research Science Dubai United Arab Emirates

Start date: 19th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: 33800 - 37700 Benefits including housing flight allowance medical and gratuity (worth over 15000)

Contract: Full-time fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with The School of Research Science a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

They are looking for a full-time Cluster Manager to teach a class on KS1 or KS2 and to lead 3-5 Class Teachers in the same year group.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Primary Teacher or Year Leader with proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning in a year group.

The employer:

The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence inclusivity and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5 and they offer excellent modern facilities. The schools key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The schools Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff and they foster a culture of collaboration respect and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include:

The Cluster Managerleads the year group cluster (3-5 teachers) to ensure consistency in planning teaching and assessment. You will provide regular instructional coaching to team members (e.g. observations Steplab focused lesson visits feedback co-planning).

Youll also track and analyse student progress data across the cluster and ensure all students make very good and outstanding progress with a focus on priority groups. Youll maintain effective communication with parents regarding student progress.

You will also teach a class on KS1 or KS2.

The school has over 10 forms of entry on KS1 and KS2 and the successful applicant will work in collaboration with the Phase Leader and senior leaders.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• QTS
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE and a relevant degree
• Proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning on KS1 or KS2
• Successful UK teaching experience of KS1 or KS2 at a primary school
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for KS1 or KS2
• Primary Year Leader or Phase Leader experience is desirable
• Commitment to excellence inclusivity and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Required Experience:

Manager