Job Description

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Head of Primary to join the team in January 2027. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the schools Vision and Mission as well as all policies, academic standards and pastoral support in the Secondary School.

Key Purpose

Working alongside the Principal and Head of Primary, the Assistant Head of Primary will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day and strategic management of the Primary school.

The post holder will lead, manage, and be responsible for tracking progress, considering curriculum planning, supporting the Behavior for Learning, and communicating with parents to promote the realization of the school’s vision.

Main purpose

The Assistant Head of Primary, under the direction of the Head of Secondary, will take a significant role in:

• Embracing and encouraging the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
• Ensuring high academic standards in the Secondary school with the school's desire for all students to be the best they can, as well as a commitment to the UAE National Agenda targets.
• Formulating the aims and objectives of the school
• Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives
• Managing staff and resources to that end
• Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives
• Managing budgets and undertaking teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal.
• Support the Head of Secondary in leading the Secondary team – including performance management.
• Assist in shaping & implementing the educational strategy for the school.
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Qualities

• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behavior and professional conduct
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school and the Parent community
• Serve in the best interests of the school’s students
• Be an effective role model who demonstrates consistently the positive attitudes, values and behavior which is expected of pupils
• Make a positive contribution to the broader life and ethos of the school.
• Treat students and staff with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and always observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
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