Head of Secondary School & Boys Campus

GEMS Education; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education provider in Sharjah is seeking a Deputy Head of Secondary for its Boys Campus. The role requires an experienced leader with a recognised teaching qualification and a minimum of five years in a British curriculum secondary school. Responsibilities include promoting student well-being, supporting the Head of Secondary, and leading staff development. An excellent remuneration package is included, along with commitments to professional development and safeguarding protocols.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares to country of residence

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS Rewards loyalty app

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ successful experience teaching up to A Level in a British curriculum secondary school.
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role.
• Ability to build trust and nurture professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Promote safeguarding, child protection, and student development.
• Assist and represent the Head of Secondary.
• Lead staff through effective coaching and performance management.

Skills

Inspirational leadership

Excellent communication skills

IT capability

Commitment to excellence in teaching

Education

Recognised degree-level teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE)

Job description

Overview

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah, we are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Secondary supporting the Boys Campus. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International and Outstanding BSO school.

As a British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited school, we proudly offer ECT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes through the TES Institute, reflecting our strong commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development and well-being
• Assist, support, represent and deputise for the Head of Secondary
• Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values
• Play a major role in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, Strategic Direction and Self-Evaluation
• Maintain and develop the ethos, values and overall mission and vision of the school
• Promote a positive image of the school
• Lead and develop staff through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management
• Ensure that the school plays a constructive role in the life of the community
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, students and staff
• Implement policies for all stakeholders
• Take a lead in the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines
• Be accountable to the Head of Secondary and ultimately the Principal/CEO
• Fully understand the requirements and expectations within the National Curriculum for England, Ministry of Education, Sharjah Schools Inspection Framework and British School Overseas Framework

Skills and Qualifications

• Holds a recognised degree-level teaching qualification (B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent).
• Minimum of five years’ successful experience teaching up to A Level within a British curriculum secondary school.
• Proven experience in a similar role and a strong record of impact.
• Demonstrates inspirational leadership, with the ability to build trust, coach colleagues, and nurture professional growth.
• Deep commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.
• Aims to contribute to a world-class learning environment while advancing their own professional journey.
• Possesses excellent IT capability and outstanding communication skills to engage effectively with students and parents.
• Approaches school life with creativity, passion, and enthusiasm both inside and beyond the classroom.

Remuneration and Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS Rewards, which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save while working overseas.

Safeguarding GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.