Head Of Secondary

LEAMS Education Services (Gamma Holdings Ltd.); Dubai; On-site; AED 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Free employee tuition for children in–

Tax-free salary

Job summary

LEAMS Education Group in Dubai seeks an exceptional Head of Secondary to lead the CBSE secondary wing. You will drive strategic leadership, uphold the school's mission, and oversee academic and pastoral outcomes with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires a track record in senior school leadership and a commitment to inclusive practice, staff development, and high standards in line with UAE guidelines. Knowledge of KHDA/DSIB processes is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a senior school leadership team
• Experience as Head/Deputy Head of Secondary
• Proven track record in developing teachers’ skills and school improvement
• Experience designing and delivering learning and development programs

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic leadership as a Senior Leadership Team member, reporting to the Principal
• Uphold the school's vision and mission; oversee day-to-day operations of the Secondary wing
• Oversee CBSE curriculum understanding, assessment standards, and improvement plans
• Lead school improvement, self-evaluation, and monitoring of teaching and learning
• Supervise instructional programs, evaluate lessons, and observe classes
• Ensure discipline and attendance systems align with school values and safeguarding policy
• Support KHDA inspections and liaise with governing bodies/DSIB inspectors
• Lead staff performance management in the Secondary wing

Education

Master’s degree in education

Job description

LEAMS Education, comprising British curriculum and CBSE schools in Dubai, is driven by our unifying philosophy. We are committed to fostering the career and development opportunities of our employees as part of our Learning and Development (L&D) goals. Our team is brought together through vibrant Continuous Professional Development programs that leverage the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices. Long-term employment with a tax-free salary, medical insurance, free tuition fees for employees' children in group-affiliated schools, and other benefits as per UAE labor law are included in this attractive job offer.

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Secondary, to start sooner. This role is for an exceptional leader who demonstrates a high level of turnaround leadership competencies with a proven track record and is an exciting opportunity to lead the secondary wing of our well-reputed CBSE curriculum school into excellence. The Head of the Secondary will be responsible for supporting the school's Vision and Mission as well as all policies, teaching and learning outcomes and pastoral care.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, directly reporting to the Principal.
• Upholding the vision & mission of the school and supporting the Principal to take the school to the next level.
• To hold responsibility and accountability for day-to-day operations and all academic affairs of the Secondary wing.
• Excellent understanding of CBSE curriculum & board examination assessment standards.
• Contributing to the school improvement plans, and self-evaluation of the teaching and learning within the school.
• Supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes regularly.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of best practice pedagogy.
• Supervise fairly and consistently effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school adhering to chilld safe guarding policy.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavioral standards when working with students, parents and all stakeholders.
• Foster a learning environment leading to continuous improvement in academic excellence and holistic education.
• Develop innovative, engaging, and challenging learning designs that actively boost the competency and capabilities of the leadership team.
• Encourage alignment of Teaching, Learning and Assessment practices with instructional and delivery methods to meet performance improvement standards.
• Imbibe and enhance UAE culture in the school in line with the guidelines and regulations of the National Agenda Parameter.
• Ensure high levels of team member engagement and commitment to new initiatives.
• Liaise with the Curriculum and Assessment team to provide up-to-date information on curriculum development & triangulation of data; progress and attainment in all performance indicators.
• Prepare all supporting information for the KHDA inspections & audits as advised by the Principal and liaise with the school governing body and DSIB inspectors as necessary.
• Leadership and performance management of staff in the Secondary wing.
• Protect the confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.

To be considered for this role, the candidate must be:

• An effective and dynamic leader with a minimum of 3 years experience in a senior school leadership team, having experience as a Head/Deputy Head of Secondary; preferably a Master’s degree in an education-related field.
• Experienced in developing teachers’ skills and competencies through sustained school improvement plans and continuous professional development training.
• Proven track record in the development, design and execution of learning and development training programs and delivery of live and online workshops.
• Additionally, should have experience measuring the effectiveness of training, including diagnosing and understanding the needs for training.
• A thought leader in learning leadership, keep abreast of industry trends to ensure best-in-class solutions.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion.
• UAE school experience of the DSIB Inspection Frameworks is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills & Team building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and be solution-oriented in high-stress situations.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.