Deputy Head of Secondary - September 2025
Job details
Due to the continued success of our GEMS Founders, Dubai we are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Secondary for September 2025 . This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai. We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and Succeed in everything you do at GFS. Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programmes and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. As part of our commitment to developing our teachers, Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment to our NQT programme.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development and well-being.
- Assist, support, represent and deputise for the Head of School.
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Play a major role in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, Strategic Direction and Self Evaluation.
- Maintain and develop the ethos, values and overall mission and vision of the school.
- Promote a positive image of the school.
- Lead and develop staff through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management.
- Ensure that the school plays a constructive role in the life of the community.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, students and staff.
- Implement policies for all stakeholders.
- Take a lead in the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines.
- Be accountable to the Head of School and ultimately the Principal/CEO.
- Fully understand the requirements and expectations within the National Curriculum for England, Ministry of Education, Dubai Schools Inspection Framework and British School Overseas Framework.
Successful Candidates Will Need To:
- Embody and role model our core values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect and kindness.
- Have a certified teaching qualification, at degree level such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of solid and demonstrable experience in teaching a Secondary School in a British curriculum school.
- Experience in a similar role.
- The personal leadership qualities to develop trusting relationships, a coaching approach to development and be able to inspire others.
- The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning.
- Aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.
- Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents.
- A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.
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