Visionary Assistant Principal — Teaching & Learning (IB)

Gems Education UAE

Dubai

On-site

AED 350,000 - 550,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

GEMS International School - Dubai Hills is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal - Teaching and Learning to join its Senior Leadership Team, with a January 2027 start. The role centers on enhancing teaching quality, developing classroom practice and driving continuous improvement within an IB environment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with academic leaders, teachers and middle leaders to promote inclusive, evidence-informed practices and lead professional learning and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, BEd).
Master’s degree or educational leadership qualification desirable.
Proven experience in middle or senior leadership within a school.

Responsibilities

Lead teaching and learning strategy across relevant phases or whole school.
Collaborate with academic leaders to improve classroom practice and student outcomes.
Promote effective pedagogy, curriculum delivery and assessment approaches.
Lead professional learning, coaching and mentoring initiatives.
Support quality assurance, learning walks and inspections readiness.
Contribute to school improvement planning and IB programme development.

Skills

Middle/Senior leadership

Instructional coaching

School improvement

IB knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree + teaching qualification (PGCE/BEd)

Master's degree in educational leadership (desirable)

Job description

The successful candidate will collaborate with academic leaders, teachers and middle leaders to promote inclusive, evidence-informed practices and lead professional learning and

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