Início EAU Deputy Head of Secondary - August 2025

Início EAU Deputy Head of Secondary - August 2025

Deputy Head of Secondary - August 2025

Full time na GEMS Founders Mizhar School no UAE
Publicado em February 1, 2025

Detalhes do emprego

Gems Founders School Al Mizhar are seeking an experienced 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), allowing us to offer ECT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school values, you will have the opportunity to embed The GFM Way in everything you do at GFM. As Deputy Head of Secondary, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of the school. Your main responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development, and well-being.
  • Assist, support, represent, and deputize for the Head of Secondary.
  • 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 organization, management, and supervision of school routines.
  • Be accountable to the Head of Secondary 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:

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 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 up to A level at a British curriculum Secondary School.
  • Experience in a similar role.
  • Possess the personal leadership qualities to develop trusting relationships, a coaching approach to development, and the ability to inspire others.
  • Have the desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning.
  • Show aspiration to work in a world-class school with real prospects for enhancing their career.
  • Exhibit excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents.
  • Demonstrate a creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom.
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