Head of Science Curriculum Leadership & Innovation

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of service gratuity

Job summary

GEMS Founders School Dubai South is seeking a Head of Science - Curriculum Leadership to lead curriculum development, uphold teaching standards, and guide a high-performing science department.

You will drive collaboration with senior leaders to raise student progress, develop staff, and deliver an ambitious, inclusive science program across key stages in a British-curriculum international school in Dubai.

Qualifications

• BEd or Bachelor’s degree in Science with PGCE/PGDE or equivalent.
• Proven record of outstanding science teaching.
• Experience in British/international school settings preferred.
• Ability to lead curriculum planning and assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of the science curriculum across key stages.
• Ensure science teaching is engaging, well-structured and aligned with school expectations.
• Monitor student progress through assessment data and classroom evidence.
• Identify learning gaps and coordinate timely intervention strategies.

Skills

Science curriculum leadership

Classroom teaching

British curriculum

Student progress monitoring

Assessment planning

Department coordination

Teaching and learning improvement

Academic intervention

Lesson planning

Staff collaboration

Parent communication

Inclusive education

Education

BEd or Bachelor’s degree in Science with PGCE

Job description

GEMS Founders School Dubai South is seeking a Head of Science - Curriculum Leadership to lead curriculum development, uphold teaching standards, and guide a high-performing science department.

You will drive collaboration with senior leaders to raise student progress, develop staff, and deliver an ambitious, inclusive science program across key stages in a British-curriculum international school in Dubai.