IB Secondary Leader: Strategy, Teaching & Inclusion

GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DUBAI HILLS; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS International School – Dubai Hills is seeking an experienced Vice Principal – Secondary to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Middle School and High School. The role focuses on driving academic excellence, strengthening teaching and learning, and fostering an inclusive, student-centered culture within the IB programmes (MYP, DP, CP).

Reporting to the Senior Vice Principal, you will work with Secondary leadership teams to enhance student outcomes, staff development, and

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and operational leadership across large school settings.
• Experience leading IB programmes (MYP, DP, CP) is preferred.
• Ability to develop and motivate leadership teams and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Middle School and High School.
• Drive school improvement priorities through planning, QA, data analysis, and evaluation.
• Oversee delivery of MYP, DP, and CP programmes and assessment quality.
• Lead Secondary leadership teams and foster collaboration and accountability.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, student‑centred culture with high expectations.

Job description

GEMS International School – Dubai Hills is seeking an experienced Vice Principal – Secondary to provide strategic and operational leadership across the Middle School and High School. The role focuses on driving academic excellence, strengthening teaching and learning, and fostering an inclusive, student-centered culture within the IB programmes (MYP, DP, CP).

Reporting to the Senior Vice Principal, you will work with Secondary leadership teams to enhance student outcomes, staff development, and