Head of Secondary - September 2023
13217 - Head of Secondary - September 2023
Business Unit: GEMS SCHOOLS IN UAE
Location: UAE - Dubai
Closing Date 01-Mar-2023
About the Role We are delighted to announce the opening of a brand-new UK curriculum school in Dubai for September 2023. The School will be located in Al Waha, Dubai, very close to Sustainable City as well as many other attractive, expat Communities along the Al Qudra Road area. It will follow an established GEMS brand, with unique features at a great fee point.
All teaching and leadership staff will be UK-qualified and experienced international school teachers and leaders. The school will open for learners from FS1 to Year 8 in the founding year, growing subsequently each year to offer a through school curriculum within six years from its opening.
We are recruiting a Head of Secondary to join the team. The successful candidate will play a key role on the Executive Leadership Team supporting the set up of the Secondary School.
The Head of Secondary will support the Principal/CEO by contributing to and implementing the educational strategy through visionary and inclusive leadership. You will lead the day-to-day operations, overseeing all aspects relating to curriculum, teaching and learning and the pastoral welfare of the students.
Key Responsibilities Include:
• Supporting the Principal in the effective and efficient leadership and management of the secondary school
• Ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the secondary phase
• Overseeing the development of the secondary curriculum
• Developing highly effective pastoral systems to ensure the overall personal and academic wellbeing of the students
• Ensuring high levels of student retention and being instrumental in all marketing activities to promote the school to the wider community
• Overseeing student progress and attainment through high quality teaching and learning
• Ensuring the effective use of assessment strategies and data across the secondary school to inform quality teaching and learning, curriculum development, target setting and ensure students are reaching their academic potential
• Embedding highly effective strategies and opportunities for parental engagement, including regular, high-quality communication between home and school (Pulse)
The successful candidate will:
• Be a vocational and inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students
• Have had successful experiences of leading and managing staff resulting in improved learning and student outcomes
• Be knowledgeable and confident of the recent developments relating to GCSE and A Level qualifications and other relevant external pathways
• Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, with excellence as the primary goal
• Be strategic and considered in their actions, with a proven track record in school improvement and self-evaluation processes
• Be someone who is visible within the school community, with presence and exuding gravitas both in their appearance and actions
• Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extra-curricular life of the school to develop fully rounded students
As a GEMS employee you can be guaranteed of an excellent, well-resourced professional environment, including working alongside highly driven, committed colleagues and polite and dedicated students. You will have access to significant further professional development opportunities not only at school level but also as part of the wider GEMS network.
Qualifications and Experience – The successful candidate will have significant middle and/or senior leadership experience and will have worked in NCfE schools for at least 7 years. You will also have a degree and Qualified Teacher Status. Further professional development in the form of NPQML / NPQSL or Masters in Education is desirable but not essential.
To apply for this position, please submit your full CV along with a Letter of Application outlining why you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes for the role.
About Your Benefits All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including a competitive tax free salary, individual furnished accommodation, tuition fee concession, private medical insurance, annual airfare to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity. About GEMS
Trusted for over 60 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 170,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division.
Working with GEMS Education offers you a unique opportunity to enhance and progress your career in a global setting. Whether this is your first international role or the latest in your successful career overseas, GEMS provides you with the unparalleled chance to be part of the world’s largest education company.
Every day, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS schools globally. Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it is a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world.
About Application ProcessIf you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.
To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph
In line with the UAE's Emiratisation goals, GEMS welcomes and encourages applications from UAE nationals to join our fast-growing team.
Important Note : GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students. Applicants will be required to submit a current police criminal clearance check or equivalent from their home country or current country of residence prior to appointment.
