Prep School Deputy Head - Academic (Pupil Progress) - GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail - Dubai, UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 290.000 - 391.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail in Dubai invites applications for Prep School Deputy Head - Academic (Pupil Progress). You will lead assessment systems, data collection, and analysis across the prep school, partnering with the Head of Prep and leadership team to secure sustained pupil progress.

The role encompasses quality assurance, staff development, school improvement planning, and external accountability within a tax-free, market-competitive framework.

Qualifikationen

• Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field.
• Master's degree or National Professional Qualification in Education preferred.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with strong academic credibility.
• Advanced ability to manage, analyse, and interpret large volumes of data.
• Deep understanding of British curriculum frameworks, KHDA and BSO inspection standards, and GEMS expectations.
• Excellent organisational, IT, numeracy, literacy, and data management skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of internal and external assessment policies.
• Ensure accurate, valid, and consistent formative and summative assessment across the school.
• Lead National Agenda and National Benchmark Assessments to secure outstanding performance.
• Coordinate, timetable, and oversee whole-school attainment and progress data collections.
• Lead detailed analysis of pupil performance to support subject leaders in evaluating progress and attainment.
• Ensure assessment data is relevant, accessible, and actively used by teachers to raise standards.
• Lead moderation of internal assessments to align with curriculum expectations.
• Oversee the development of high-quality intervention programmes and associated staff training.
• Ensure robust transition data is completed, with particular focus on FS2 to Year 1 and Year 6 to Secondary transitions.

Kenntnisse

Data analysis

Leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Data management

Ausbildung

PGCE

Bachelor's in Education

Master's in Education

Jobbeschreibung

Prep School Deputy Head - Academic (Pupil Progress) - GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview A senior academic leadership role for August 2026 at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail.

Job Details

Country: UAE City: Dubai Industry: Education Function: Senior School Leadership - Pupil Progress and Assessment Salary: 26000-35000 AED per month (Market estimated, tax-free) Gender: Any Candidate Nationality: Any Job Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Prep School Deputy Head - Academic (Pupil Progress) works closely with the Head of Prep School and the wider Leadership Team to lead whole-school systems for assessment, data collection, and analysis. The role ensures that internal and external data is used intelligently to identify trends, target interventions, and secure sustained progress for all pupils, including vulnerable groups. The post holder will also play a central role in quality assurance, staff development, school improvement planning, and external accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of internal and external assessment policies.


• Ensure accurate, valid, and consistent formative and summative assessment across the school.


• Lead National Agenda and National Benchmark Assessments to secure outstanding performance.


• Coordinate, timetable, and oversee whole-school attainment and progress data collections.


• Lead detailed analysis of pupil performance to support subject leaders in evaluating progress and attainment.


• Ensure assessment data is relevant, accessible, and actively used by teachers to raise standards.


• Lead moderation of internal assessments to align with curriculum expectations.


• Oversee the development of high-quality intervention programmes and associated staff training.


• Ensure robust transition data is completed, with particular focus on FS2 to Year 1 and Year 6 to Secondary transitions.

Teaching, Learning and Professional Development

• Work closely with Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Leads to ensure progress for all learners.


• Lead CPD focused on effective use of data to support pupil progress.


• Engage in ongoing professional development related to data analysis and UK research-informed practice.


• Provide timely data analysis and reporting to the Principal, Head of Prep, and Academy Leadership Team.

Feedback for Success

• Ensure effective implementation of the Feedback for Success Policy.


• Monitor the quality of feedback and marking to ensure it consistently moves learning forward.


• Quality Assurance Lead and enhance the whole-school QA cycle to ensure consistency and accountability.


• Lead Internal Quality Assurance deep dives evaluating curriculum subjects, pupil achievement, and assessment quality.

Organisational Management and School Improvement

• Contribute to the Academy's school improvement cycle and self-evaluation processes.


• Support preparation for KHDA inspections and BSO accreditation.


• Ensure staff are fully informed and compliant with internal and external review requirements.


• Contribute to staff recruitment within agreed policies.


• Establish and oversee effective systems, processes, and policies.


• Manage staff workload thoughtfully and allocate resources efficiently.


• Identify barriers to effectiveness and develop realistic, timely improvement strategies.

Governance, Accountability and Partnerships

• Support effective governance and accountability structures.


• Ensure staff understand professional responsibilities and are held to account.


• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements.


• Work collaboratively with other schools and organisations within and beyond the Wellington network.

Parental Engagement and Reporting

• Develop strategies to strengthen parental engagement in pupil achievement.


• Lead assessment communication with parents, including Parents' Evenings.


• Coordinate and oversee Termly and End of Year Academic Reports.

Safeguarding and Health and Safety

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance and GEMS policies.


• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead to promote pupil welfare.


• Promote a strong safeguarding culture across the Prep School.

Ideal Profile

• Recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Education or a relevant field.


• Master's degree or National Professional Qualification in Education preferred.


• Outstanding classroom practitioner with strong academic credibility.


• Advanced ability to manage, analyse, and interpret large volumes of data.


• Deep understanding of British curriculum frameworks, KHDA and BSO inspection standards, and GEMS expectations.


• Excellent organisational, IT, numeracy, literacy, and data management skills.


• Calm, methodical, and solution-focused approach under pressure.


• Strong commitment to pupil wellbeing, pastoral care, and inclusive education.

Why Join Us

• Senior leadership salary with competitive tax-free package.


• Opportunity to shape whole-school assessment, data, and pupil progress strategy.


• Extensive leadership development opportunities within GEMS Education.


• High-performing, collaborative academy with a clear culture of excellence.

About the Company

GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail is part of GEMS Education, one of the world's leading education groups. The Academy delivers a world-class British curriculum and is committed to leadership for a better world. GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and staff, and all appointments require a UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check.