Deputy Head of Primary - Leadership & School Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Individual, fully furnished accomodat­

Free schooling for dependants

Private medical insurance

Annual return airfares

End of Service Gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar in Dubai is seeking a Deputy Head of Primary to join in August 2027. This senior role sits within a world-class international school, part of the GEMS Education network, offering growth within a prestigious British curriculum environment.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive safeguarding, school improvement, and high standards of teaching and learning, mentoring staff and shaping policy across the primary school.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with degree in relevant field.
• 5+ years of primary teaching in a British-curriculum school.
• Proven leadership and staff development abilities.
• Strong safeguarding, relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for Head of Primary.
• Lead wellbeing, safeguarding and student development initiatives.
• Contribute to School Improvement Plan and self-evaluation.
• Coach and develop staff to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
• Ensure alignment with National Curriculum for England and UAE frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Inspire others

Education

B.Ed / PGCE / PGDE

Job description

GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar in Dubai is seeking a Deputy Head of Primary to join in August 2027. This senior role sits within a world-class international school, part of the GEMS Education network, offering growth within a prestigious British curriculum environment.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive safeguarding, school improvement, and high standards of teaching and learning, mentoring staff and shaping policy across the primary school.