Deputy Head of Primary

From June 2024, we are looking to appoint an outstanding Deputy Head of Primary to join the team. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the schools Vision and Mission as well as all policies, academic standards and pastoral support in the Primary school.

The successful applicant will deputise for the Head of Primary as required and assist in shaping & implementing the educational strategy for the school.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Head of Primary with :
• Embracing and encouraging the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Ensuring high academic standards in the Primary / FS school in relation to the schools own desire for all students to be the best they can as well as a commitment to the UAE National Agenda targets.
• Managing budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal.
• Leading the Primary / FS team –including performance management.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:
• An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in sustained school improvement that can be demonstrated through hard data.
• Rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.
• Able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff and promoting and developing innovative approaches to learning
• Experienced in developing teacher’s skills and competencies through a sustained school improvement model such as coaching.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of best practice pedagogy.
• Able to demonstrate a desire to be innovative and creative in the provision offered to our learners to ensure all can succeed.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion
• Able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school.

Working with GEMS offers you a unique opportunity to enhance and progress your career in a global setting. Whether this is your first role in international education or the latest in your successful career overseas, GEMS provides you with the unparalleled chance to be part of the world’s largest K-12 private school operator

The successful applicant will be:

A fully certified teacher, holding a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent

Passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning

Highly experienced in the National Curriculum for England

Efficient in people development and have proven leadership and communication abilities

Minimum of 3 years’ experience

A minimum of IELTS 6 or equivalent may be required