Head of Secondary - CBSE Leader in Dubai

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 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.