Head of Middle School - August 2025
at
GEMS School of Research and InnovationUnited Arab Emirates
Dubai, دبي, United Arab Emirates
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Full Time
Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
07 May, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
08 Feb, 25
Experience
3 year(s) or above
Remote Job
No
Telecommute
No
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Education Management
Description
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for Middle School (Years 5-9) to drive school improvement and student success.
Ensure student well-being and pastoral care are at the heart of all initiatives, creating an environment where students thrive.
Collaborate with whole-school leads on Curriculum, Assessment, and Learning & Teaching to maintain high educational standards and accelerate progress.
Build strong professional relationships with staff, students, and parents, ensuring clear communication and parental confidence in the school’s care and education.
Work closely with the Head of Lower School to ensure consistency in high-quality practice and initiatives.
Oversee safeguarding responsibilities, either as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or by working closely with the Middle School DSL to maintain a strong safeguarding culture.
Uphold high teaching and learning standards by ensuring a strong grasp of curriculum, assessment, and instructional best practices.
Drive student recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies to support the school’s growth and sustainability.
Support and implement whole-school policies, contributing to their review and ongoing development.
Actively promote the school and liaise with external agencies, representing the Principal and GEMS as needed.
Lead staff professional development, including coaching, mentoring, and performance management, to enhance teaching and pastoral care.
Conduct leadership, pastoral, and subject-level performance reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Commit to ongoing professional development as a senior leader, continuously enhancing leadership and educational expertise
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