Head of Student Welfare

GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international educational institution in Dubai is seeking a Head of Student Welfare to lead and manage the school's pastoral provision and student welfare system. The successful candidate will ensure student development, lead teaching and learning initiatives, and manage resources effectively. This role requires a B.Ed. or equivalent, at least 3 years of teaching experience in the National Curriculum for England, and a proven record in a similar position. An excellent remuneration package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Fully furnished accommodation

Free schooling

Private medical insurance

Annual airfares

End of Service Gratuity

Access to GEMS rewards app

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in the National Curriculum for England.
• Track record of outstanding academic performance.
• Experience in a similar position.

Responsibilities

• Promote and ensure student development and well-being.
• Lead and manage teaching and policy within Student Welfare.
• Manage resources effectively.

Skills

Outstanding teaching and learning

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team leadership

Change management

Education

B.Ed. or relevant degree with recognized teaching qualification

Job description

Head of Student Welfare

GEMS Founders School Al Mizhar | Dubai, Emirate of Dubai, AE

24-Dec-2025

Job Summary

GEMS Founders Al Mizhar, Dubai are looking to appoint a Head of Student Welfare. As a middle leader you will lead, manage, and be accountable for the quality of school’s pastoral provision, the school House system, educational visits leadership and the EP/ASA provision, in order to promote the fulfilment of the school’s vision: To empower students to have the heart to celebrate uniqueness and the mind to be innovative, creative problem solvers, bringing a positive change to the world in which we live

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting and ensuring student development and well being.
• Leading teaching and learning and managing policy within the context of the Student Welfare.
• Leading and managing people and teams.
• Managing resources.
• Promoting and representing the Welfare of all students.

The successful applicant will have the following:

• B.Ed. or a relevant qualification at degree level and a recognized teaching qualification such as a PGCE / PGDE.
• Minimum 3 years’ teaching the National Curriculum for England.
• A personal track record of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Experience in a similar position.

The successful candidate will be resilient with excellent written and verbal communication skills, will have experience leading a team and effecting positive change.

About Your 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 employees also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards which provides significant savings on day to day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):

• Resume/CV
• Passport‑size photograph

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