Head of Primary - Lead Growth & Excellence (FS1–Year 6)

GEMS Education; Dubai; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an inspirational Head of Primary to lead FS1–Year 6, reporting to the Principal. You will set strategic direction for teaching and learning, drive high standards, and oversee staff development, wellbeing, and progression as the school grows across two campuses.

The successful candidate will bring substantial leadership experience in reputable British or international schools, expertise in Primary pedagogy, and the ability to build strong

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Education or equivalent with PGCE/PGDE
• NPQSL or equivalent leadership qualification
• Significant primary leadership experience in international school
• Strong knowledge of primary pedagogy, curriculum and assessment
• Proven staff development and school improvement track record
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Aufgaben

• Lead the Primary phase, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, wellbeing and student achievement.
• Lead curriculum development and assessment in line with the National Curriculum for England, PYP expectations and ADEK requirements.
• Monitor student progress and attainment, using data and assessment to drive improvement and ensure high outcomes for all learners.
• Develop and support Primary leaders and teachers through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Oversee transition across FS1–Year 6 and into Secondary.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment for students and staff.
• Work with the Principal, SLT, Inclusion and other teams to deliver school improvement priorities.
• Build strong relationships with parents and the wider school community.
• Support student admissions, placement, class allocation and growth of the school.
• Ensure safeguarding, school policies and regulatory requirements are met.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Curriculum development

Staff coaching

Data-driven improvement

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Education or PGCE/PGDE

NPQSL or equivalent leadership qualification

Six years of primary leadership in international setting

Strong knowledge of primary pedagogy, curriculum & assessment

Jobbeschreibung

GEMS Royal Dubai School in Dubai, UAE, is seeking an inspirational Head of Primary to lead FS1–Year 6, reporting to the Principal. You will set strategic direction for teaching and learning, drive high standards, and oversee staff development, wellbeing, and progression as the school grows across two campuses.

The successful candidate will bring substantial leadership experience in reputable British or international schools, expertise in Primary pedagogy, and the ability to build strong