Gems Education Careers – Head of Secondary

Job Description:

We are looking for a dynamic, hard-working and talented individual to join our Senior Leadership Team as Head of Secondary from September 2025.

The Head of Secondary will support the Principal/CEO by contributing to and implementing the educational strategy of the secondary school through visionary and inclusive leadership. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the secondary school overseeing all aspects relating to curriculum, teaching and learning and the pastoral welfare of the students.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be someone who is visible within the school community, with presence and exuding gravitas both in their appearance and actions
• Ensuring high levels of student retention and being instrumental in all marketing activities to promote the school to the wider community
• Believe strongly in and fully support the wider extra-curricular life of the school to develop fully rounded students
• Have had successful experiences of leading and managing staff resulting in improved learning and student outcomes
• Embedding highly effective strategies and opportunities for parental engagement, including regular, high-quality communication between home and school (Pulse)
• Overseeing continued improvement in student progress and attainment through high quality teaching and learning and the successful implementation of High Performance Learning
• Ensuring the smooth and effective day-to-day operations of the secondary phase
• Ensuring the effective use of assessment strategies and data across the secondary school to inform quality teaching and learning, curriculum development, target setting and ensure students are reaching their academic potential
• Developing highly effective pastoral systems to ensure the overall personal and academic wellbeing of the students
• Have extremely high standards and expectations for all, with excellence as the primary goal
• Be knowledgeable and confident of the recent developments relating to GCSE and A Level qualifications and other relevant external pathways
• Supporting the Principal / Vice Principal in the effective and efficient leadership and management of the secondary school, including the successful implementation of the school improvement plan
• Be a vocational and inspirational educator who supports an inclusive learning environment, with the ability to raise standards for all students
• Overseeing the continued development of the secondary curriculum across all key stages
• Be strategic and considered in their actions, with a proven track record in school improvement and self-evaluation processes

Job Details:

Company: GEMS Education

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: Dubai, UAE

Application Deadline: N/A

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