Head Of Secondary

LEAMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Medical insurance

Free tuition for employees’ children

Benefits per UAE labor law

Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a dynamic Head of Secondary to lead the CBSE secondary division with a proven turnaround leadership track record. The role requires guiding teaching, learning, and pastoral care while upholding the school’s Vision and Mission.

The successful candidate will report to the Principal, manage day-to-day operations, and drive improvements in academic excellence and safeguarding compliance within a tax‑free UAE environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a senior school leadership team, with Head/Deputy Head of Secondary experience preferred.
• Master’s degree in an education-related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to strategic leadership as a Senior Leadership Team member reporting to the Principal.
• Uphold the vision and mission and drive the school to the next level.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and academic affairs of the Secondary wing.
• Ensure strong CBSE curriculum delivery and board examination standards.
• Lead school improvement plans and self-evaluation of teaching and learning.
• Supervise instructional programs, lesson plans, and classroom observations.
• Maintain high standards of discipline, attendance, and safeguarding policies.
• Prepare KHDA inspections information and liaise with inspectors as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Turnaround leadership

Curriculum leadership

Stakeholder management

Team building

Discipline & welfare oversight

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.