Deputy Headteacher - Primary & Secondary Leader

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

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Primary and Secondary to lead academic excellence and align school objectives with the UAE National Agenda. You will drive strategic aims, oversee staff and resources, and monitor progress to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, policy development, and collaboration with the Principal to shape the school’s educational strategy while upholding the GEMS Core Values.

Qualifications

• Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Strong commitment to outstanding teaching and learning.
• Experience with the National Curriculum for England is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Embracing and promoting the ethos and standards of excellence as defined by GEMS Core Values.
• Ensuring high academic standards in both Primary and Secondary school and contributing to UAE National Agenda targets.
• Formulating aims and objectives and establishing policies to achieve them.
• Managing staff and resources to meet the school’s aims and objectives.
• Monitoring progress and managing budgets as delegated by the Principal.
• Assist in shaping and implementing the school’s educational strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education passion

Education

B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent

Job description

GEMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Primary and Secondary to lead academic excellence and align school objectives with the UAE National Agenda. You will drive strategic aims, oversee staff and resources, and monitor progress to ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, policy development, and collaboration with the Principal to shape the school’s educational strategy while upholding the GEMS Core Values.