Head of Primary

We are currently recruiting a Head of Primary to join our team from September 2024.

The successful applicant should:

Possess excellent knowledge and experience in Primary, preferably in UAE.

Provide leadership and management for the department to ensure high quality teaching for all subjects, effective use of resources and improved standards of achievement of our students.

Overall responsibility for the effective running of the department, including management of teaching staff, resources and professional development.

Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

Evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning and provide support and guidance to staff where appropriate. Set priorities and targets for individual team members and the department.

Act as the first point of contact for teaching staff in the department to promote student well-being in academics and co-curricular areas.

Lead in conducting   workshops  for   staff of the Primary School in line with the expectations of CBSE and DSIB

Involve in the process of self-evaluation for different subjects and engage in the implementation of next steps and recommendations.

Be prepared and contribute beyond the typical workday, where the event/ tasks require additional commitment.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:

• An excellent team player both within the department and across phases.
• Should have experience in heading a part of the Primary school/ leadership experience/ supervisor for a minimum of 3 years
• Have clear understanding of DSIB  framework and requirements for school inspections
• Have the capacity to innovate in line with new trends in education for young learners
• An excellent team player both within the department and across phases.
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Be an outstanding practitioner with good knowledge of UAE Inspection framework.
• Be well-versed to lead on Professional Development for staff.
• Be able to draft strategic planning to accelerate the department/phase to excellence.