Director of Curriculum & Assessment — Innovation Leader

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Director of Curriculum to shape curriculum strategy, teaching quality and assessment across Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. The role leads curriculum development, strengthens evidence-informed teaching and aligns assessment with curriculum intent, supporting innovative learning across the GEMS School of Research and Innovation.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, collaborate with senior leaders and maintain rigorous

Qualifications

• Senior Education Management opportunity requiring experienced academic leader who can shape curriculum strategy, teaching quality, assessment and continuous improvement across the school.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and continuous improvement of curriculum across all phases of the school.
• Ensure curriculum design provides appropriate breadth, depth, challenge, coherence and progression for every learner.
• Work with senior and middle leaders to align subject curricula with whole-school educational priorities.
• Review curriculum sequencing to ensure knowledge and skills develop logically from one stage of learning to the next.
• Provide strategic oversight of teaching, learning and assessment across Pre-Prep, Prep, Secondary and Sixth Form.
• Champion evidence-informed teaching approaches that improve student understanding, retention and achievement.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

School improvement

Job description

GEMS Education in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is seeking a Director of Curriculum to shape curriculum strategy, teaching quality and assessment across Pre-Prep to Sixth Form. The role leads curriculum development, strengthens evidence-informed teaching and aligns assessment with curriculum intent, supporting innovative learning across the GEMS School of Research and Innovation.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, collaborate with senior leaders and maintain rigorous