Year 6 Section Leader - Primary

LEAMS Education

Dubai

On-site

AED 100,440 - 145,080

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

LEAMS Education in Dubai is seeking a Year 6 Section Leader for a full-time role. The successful candidate will lead the Year 6 phase in a British curriculum school, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning.

The role involves managing academic and operational responsibilities, mentoring teachers, and collaborating with parents to support student achievement and wellbeing. A strong knowledge of the British curriculum and leadership experience in a primary setting are required.

Qualifications

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably in a primary school.
Strong teaching experience in a British curriculum school.
Strong knowledge of the British curriculum and Year6 learning expectations.
Proven ability to lead, guide, motivate, and inspire a team of teachers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong classroom management, planning, assessment, and student progress tracking skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, teachers, parents, and students.
Confident in mentoring colleagues and supporting teaching quality.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Year6 teaching team for high-quality teaching.
Support curriculum planning, lesson delivery, and standards.
Monitor student progress and support interventions.
Mentor and guide Year6 teachers.
Communicate with parents regarding student progress and welfare.

Skills

Year6 leadership

Primary teaching

British curriculum

Section leadership

Team management

Curriculum planning

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Progress tracking

Teacher mentoring

Classroom management

Parent communication

Pastoral care

Student wellbeing

Academic intervention

School improvement

Primary education

Teaching standards

Extracurricular support

Immediate joining

Own visa

Job description

Position Overview

Year 6 Section Leader - Primary in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a full‑time Education sector role for an experienced British curriculum educator who can lead the Year 6 phase, support high‑quality teaching, guide colleagues, and monitor student progress across the section. This role is suitable for a confident primary school leader with strong curriculum knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire teachers while supporting student achievement and wellbeing.

Role Context

The Year6 Section Leader - Primary will help manage the academic, pastoral, and operational responsibilities of the Year6 section within a British curriculum school in Dubai. The role involves leading teachers, overseeing planning and assessment, tracking student progress, supporting school improvement priorities, and maintaining strong communication with parents and carers. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive learning environment and support smooth day‑to‑day section operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Year6 teaching team to ensure consistent, high‑quality teaching and learning.
Support curriculum planning, lesson delivery, assessment, and academic standards across the Year6 phase.
Monitor and track student progress, identifying learning gaps and supporting intervention strategies where required.
Oversee planning documentation, assessment records, progress data, and classroom learning expectations.
Mentor and guide Year6 teachers by offering day‑to‑day support, professional advice, and practical leadership.
Encourage effective teaching practices, student engagement, and positive classroom management across the section.
Collaborate with senior leadership to implement school policies, curriculum expectations, and improvement initiatives.
Support the development of a structured, inclusive, and motivating learning environment for Year6 students.
Communicate with parents and carers regarding student progress, welfare, academic performance, and school activities.
Coordinate with teachers, coordinators, and leadership teams to maintain smooth section operations.
Support student wellbeing, behaviour expectations, safeguarding procedures, and pastoral care within the Year6 phase.
Contribute to extracurricular activities, school events, assemblies, parent meetings, and wider school initiatives.
Promote teamwork, accountability, and professional standards among section staff.
Help prepare students for academic transition and continued success in the next stage of learning.

Ideal Profile

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably within a primary school setting.
Strong teaching experience in a British curriculum school is preferred.
Strong knowledge of the British curriculum and Year6 learning expectations.
Proven ability to lead, guide, motivate, and inspire a team of teachers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong classroom management, planning, assessment, and student progress tracking skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership, teachers, parents, and students.
Confident in mentoring colleagues and supporting teaching quality across the section.
Professional, organized, and able to manage academic and administrative responsibilities.
Committed to student achievement, wellbeing, inclusion, and school improvement.
Immediate joiners are preferred.
Candidates with own visa are preferred.

Skills Set