Head of Year KS4

Aston Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 34,500 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Medical insurance

Dependent visa support

Tuition discount

Flight allowance

Teacher bonus scheme

Job summary

The School of Research Science Dubai invites applications for a full-time Head of Year KS4. Based in Dubai, you will lead Year 10 and Year 11 pastoral care, attendance, behaviour and wellbeing, while monitoring progress across subjects using data systems.

You will coordinate interventions with staff and lead a team to maintain high standards of attainment. Suitable candidates will have UK KS4 experience and be ready to drive excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead KS4 students and monitor wellbeing.
• Strong classroom and pastoral leadership experience.
• Commitment to data-informed progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 10 and Year 11 pastoral care, attendance, punctuality and wellbeing.
• Monitor academic progress across subjects using data and progress tracking.
• Coordinate interventions with teachers and leadership team.
• Teach Science, English, Psychology, Humanities or Girls PE as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

PGCE and QTS / QTLS

Degree relevant to the subject

Job description

Job

Head of Year KS4

Employer

International School - The School of Research Science Dubai United Arab Emirates

Start date

12th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary

34500 - 40000 Benefits including housing flight allowance medical and gratuity (worth over 15000)

Contract

Full-time fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with The School of Research Science a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Head of Year to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a KS4 experienced teacher or middle leader to lead the pastoral care and wellbeing of Year 10 and Year 11 students (8 form groups) including attendance punctuality behaviour and wellbeing.

The employer

The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence inclusivity and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5 and they offer excellent modern facilities. The schools key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The schools Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff and they foster a culture of collaboration respect and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include

As a Head of Year youllpromote high academic expectations for all students within Year 10 and Year 11 and monitor the academic progress of students across subjects using assessment data and progress tracking systems.

Youll identify underachievement within Year 10 and Year 11 and coordinate appropriate interventions in collaboration with teachers department leaders and the leadership team.

Youll take primary responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of students within Year 10 and Year 11 and monitor attendance punctuality behaviour and wellbeing. Youll build strong positive relationships with students and promote a culture of respect responsibility and belonging.

Ideally youll teach Science English Psychology Humanities or Girls PE and prepare the students for IGCSE and A level exams.

Skills and Qualifications required

• PGCE and QTS / QTLS
• Degree relevant to the subject you teach (Science English Psychology Humanities or PE/Sport)
• Successful UK teaching experience at KS4 in secondary school level
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for KS4
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
• Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
• Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively
• Commitment to excellence inclusivity and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date

As soon as possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.