Head of Secondary - August 2025 (Dubai South)

at  GEMS Founders School DubaiUnited Arab Emirates

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to the ongoing success of GEMS Founders School - Dubai South (GFD), we are seeking an exceptional Head of Secondary to join our team in September 2025. The successful candidate will play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Principal/CEO in strategically, operationally, and financially leading the school.
We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a proven track record of driving standards and a commitment to fostering a culture of high performance. If you are a dynamic, impact-driven leader, this is your chance to shape our Secondary School and build on the achievements of GFD.
Job Purpose:
The Head of Secondary will be accountable for creating an outstanding, holistic, and dynamic educational experience for our students, resulting in exceptionally high outcomes through the implementation of a clear educational strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of an outstanding secondary curriculum.
• Lead the development and implementation of International GCSE, International A Level and alternative curriculum courses.
• Foster a culture where all data is viewed as wellbeing data and is utilised effectively to optimise progress and personalise learning.
• Role model and promote exceptionally high academic standards while committing to UAE National Agenda targets.
• Ensure high standards of learning and teaching through effective monitoring, evaluation, and review systems, alongside professional development opportunities.
• Maintain high-quality safeguarding, care, and support for all students.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as delegated by the Principal/CEO.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents using excellent interpersonal skills.
• Actively contribute to the school community and culture through engagement in extracurricular programmes and community events.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

• Be an effective and dynamic leader (either a Head or exceptional Deputy) with a proven track record in school improvement.
• Promote excellence and a commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all students.
• Demonstrate successful experience in leading and managing staff while promoting and developing effective approaches to learning.
• Have a comprehensive and confident knowledge of the curriculum at KS3, KS4 and post-16.
• Show a genuine passion for the wider co-curricular life of the school.

We look forward to welcoming a new leader who is ready to make a significant impact at GEMS Founders School - Dubai South.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and review of an outstanding secondary curriculum.
• Lead the development and implementation of International GCSE, International A Level and alternative curriculum courses.
• Foster a culture where all data is viewed as wellbeing data and is utilised effectively to optimise progress and personalise learning.
• Role model and promote exceptionally high academic standards while committing to UAE National Agenda targets.
• Ensure high standards of learning and teaching through effective monitoring, evaluation, and review systems, alongside professional development opportunities.
• Maintain high-quality safeguarding, care, and support for all students.
• Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as delegated by the Principal/CEO.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents using excellent interpersonal skills.
• Actively contribute to the school community and culture through engagement in extracurricular programmes and community events

To be considered for this role, candidates must:

• Be an effective and dynamic leader (either a Head or exceptional Deputy) with a proven track record in school improvement.
• Promote excellence and a commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all students.
• Demonstrate successful experience in leading and managing staff while promoting and developing effective approaches to learning.
• Have a comprehensive and confident knowledge of the curriculum at KS3, KS4 and post-16.
• Show a genuine passion for the wider co-curricular life of the school