Head of Secondary Maths – September 2026

GEMS ROYAL DUBAI SCHOOL - DUBAI; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium British curriculum school in Dubai seeks a passionate Maths Teacher to lead teaching across Key Stage 3 and onwards. The ideal candidate will hold a recognised UK teaching qualification and demonstrate strong leadership and subject knowledge to ensure exceptional outcomes for students. Join our vibrant community and contribute to our commitment to excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Committed to the pursuit of excellence for all.
• Reflective and solution focused mindset.
• Aspiration to work in a world-class school.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maths and teach across Key Stage 3.
• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences.
• Contribute to the school community through engagement in activities.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Leadership impact

Interpersonal skills

Creative teaching approach

High Performance Mindset

Education

Recognised UK teaching qualification (with QTS)

Job description

GEMS Royal Dubai School is a vibrant, premium British curriculum school, currently educating students from FS1 to Year 8. We are proudly expanding to include a Nursery in January 2026 and Year 9 in September 2026, with a strategic growth plan leading to Year 13. With a diverse student body of over 850 students from more than 48 nationalities, our school combines a strong sense of community with a commitment to the highest academic standards. As we continue to grow, we are thrilled to announce the opening of our new, purpose‑built secondary campus in September 2026 – a state‑of‑the‑art facility designed to further enrich the world‑class education we offer.

Job Purpose

To lead Maths and teach across Key Stage 3 (growing into Key Stage 4 and 5) as a subject specialist enabling an outstanding, holistic, and dynamic experience for our students which lead to exceptionally high outcomes.

Application Process

If you have a recognised UK teaching qualification (with QTS), can bring a dynamic and innovative approach to our exciting expansion, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students, then we would welcome your application.

Skills

Key Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Be committed to the pursuit of excellence for all
• Demonstrate very strong subject knowledge across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 of the NCfE
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership impact, including current knowledge of exam boards and pathways at Key Stage 4 and 5
• Deliver consistently outstanding teaching and learning experiences; collaborating and sharing best practice.
• Skillfully use student data to optimise progress and personalise learning
• Have a High Performance Mindset, being reflective and solution focused at all times
• Be creative and enthusiastic in approach to teaching
• Be committed to the safeguarding of, and the personal and social development of students
• Work effectively with colleagues, students and parents using excellent interpersonal skills
• Have aspiration to work in a World‑Class school with real prospects for career enhancement
• Make a positive contribution to our school community and culture through active engagement in our extra‑curricular programme and community based events
• Actively pursue your own professional development as a leader and teacher.
• To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the CEO and Principal.