Head of Secondary

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Head of Secondary Jobs in Dubai, UAE at Gems Education

Position: Head of Secondary – Aug 2025

GEMS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL – AL KHAIL Dubai, UAE Posted 3 days ago Unlimited  We are looking to appoint an experienced Head of Secondary School from August 2025. The successful candidate will play a major role on the

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supporting the Principal/CEO in leading the whole school; strategically, operationally and financially.  The Head of Secondary will provide visionary

leadership

and will demonstrate exemplary management skills in the assistance of recruitment and development of faculty, the

quality assurance

of all teaching and learning, and the provision of

effective communication

with all the school’s stakeholders, as well as ensuring the social wellbeing and academic growth of all children.

Student

leadership opportunities

are exemplary at GIS and will be developed further by the Head of Secondary. The educational journey of students through both school divisions within GIS is crucial and therefore the Head of Secondary will focus on a smooth transition by working on vertical alignment with the Head of Primary.  To be considered for this role, candidates must be:

An effective,

dynamic

and visible leader with a

proven track record

in school

leadership

and improvement; moreover, possessing gravitas and presence within a school community.  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, promoting and developing approaches to learning.  Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of the IB curriculum.

The successful candidate will:

Be a consistently outstanding classroom practitioner.  Create a

learning environment

which promotes a thirst for knowledge and a love of learning.  Have a

proven track record

of raising standards for learners of all abilities including those with complex needs.  Have effective organisational, managerial and interpersonal skills.  Be able to promote new initiatives and positive relationships throughout the school community.  Be able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school.

Overall Responsibilities    The Head of Secondary School is responsible for ensuring the best possible learning and teaching environment and placing students at the heart of decision making.  The Head of Secondary School is responsible for the safeguarding of students in her/his school, in line with the DCI safeguarding framework, policies, and code of conduct and in

collaboration

with the Head of School/CEO.

The Head of Secondary School is responsible for Health and Safety in her/his school, in

collaboration

with the Head of School/CEO and Manager of School Operations.  The day-to-day running of the Secondary School, ensuring that this is in line with the school’s educational philosophy and that students enjoy a caring, happy and structured environment for work and play in which they, their parents and staff can feel secure.

To take responsibility for the day-to-day business management of the Secondary School, including the deployment of resources and of the budget.  The Head of School should provide support, guidance and

leadership

and be a model of good practice for all staff.  Possess excellent

communication skills

and be professional and co…

Title: Head of Secondary

Company: Gems Education

Location: Dubai, UAE

Category: Education / Teaching, Management