Deputy Head of Prep School (Teaching and Learning)- August 2027

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail in Dubai seeks an exceptional Deputy Head of Prep School (Teaching and Learning) to join from August 2027. The role provides strategic and operational leadership across the Prep School, shaping teaching, learning and curriculum development.

Working with the Head of Prep School and Senior Leadership Team, you will drive quality assurance, professional learning and continuous improvement to deliver outstanding educational practice, in a truly inclusive

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Prep School, driving excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Lead quality assurance, professional learning, curriculum innovation and continued development of outstanding educational practice.

Job description

We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Head of Prep School (Teaching and Learning) to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy – Al Khail from August 2027.

Our vision at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is to "Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow." We are seeking an outstanding leader who can help us achieve this goal through our belief in: Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions, and Limitless Possibilities.

As a cognitive science-driven school, evidence-informed practice is at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for an inspiring educational leader who can articulate a clear vision for outstanding teaching and learning, developing exceptional classroom practice and ensuring every pupil achieves their full potential. Successful candidates will share our core values of Ambition, Responsibility and Courage and be committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and academic excellence.

The Deputy Head of Prep School (Teaching and Learning) will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Prep School, driving excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development. Working closely with the Head of Prep School and the Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will lead quality assurance, professional learning, curriculum innovation and the continued development of outstanding educational practice across the school.

Successful candidates will be joining a fully inclusive, high-performing school that is evidenced through:

• GCSE and A-Level results far exceeding UK national averages
• 'Very Good' rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
• Outstanding rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO)
• 'World Class School' status from High Performance Learning
• Being an invited member of the Cognitive Science School Network

Through our comprehensive professional learning programme, we ensure our leaders have access to high-quality development opportunities that not only support their own professional growth but also contribute to our continued success. StepLab instructional coaching, the Cognitive Science Network, Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Best Practice Network (BPN) and Evidence Based Education (EBE) are just some of the organisations we work with to ensure our staff continue to develop as outstanding practitioners and leaders.