Deputy Head, Prep School: Teaching & Learning Excellence

Parkside School; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Prep School (Teaching and Learning) to join from August 2027. The school champions Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions and Limitless Possibilities in a cognitive science–driven environment.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Prep School, driving excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, PGDE or equivalent) together with a Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field.
• Hold a Master’s degree or NPQ in Education, or demonstrate a commitment to continued professional leadership development.
• Have leadership experience within a high-performing British curriculum school.
• Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum for England and outstanding teaching and learning practices within the Prep phase.
• Have a proven track record of improving teaching quality and raising pupil outcomes.
• Possess strong knowledge of KHDA inspection requirements, British Schools Overseas standards and UAE educational expectations.
• Have experience leading curriculum development, quality assurance and whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Be highly skilled in coaching, mentoring and developing teachers and middle leaders to achieve excellence.
• Demonstrate expertise in using data to evaluate teaching, monitor pupil progress and drive continuous improvement.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships across the school community.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across the Prep School for teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• Lead quality assurance, professional learning, curriculum innovation and the continued development of outstanding educational practice across the school.
• Drive improvement in teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and develop teachers and middle leaders to achieve excellence.
• Ensure KHDA/BSO/UAE standards are met across the school.
• Collaborate with the Head of Prep School and Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching and mentoring

Data-driven instruction

Curriculum development

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

KHDA/BSO/UAE standards knowledge

Evidence-informed practice

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

PGCE/PGDE or equivalent

Master’s degree or NPQ in Education

Job description

GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is seeking an exceptional Deputy Head of Prep School (Teaching and Learning) to join from August 2027. The school champions Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions and Limitless Possibilities in a cognitive science–driven environment.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership across the Prep School, driving excellence in teaching, learning and curriculum development.