Secondary Assistant Principal

3 weeks ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS WORLD ACADEMY - DUBAI Full time
Secondary Assistant Principal - Aug 2025

Job Description

THE ROLE
We are now seeking an innovative Secondary Assistant Principal - Personal Development, Behaviour & Wellbeing to join our successful team, from August 2025. With the CEO / Principal and the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will (i) share responsibility for all the policies, decision-making processes and strategic planning involved in the management of the Academy; (ii) realise the ethos of an IB learning organisation with high expectations of students and staff, and a positive approach to internationalism, entrepreneurialism and innovation; (iii) lead the development of the Academy as a learning, researching and self-evaluating organisation; (iv) lead by example, setting the highest professional standards and maintaining a visible presence around the Academy. The post-holder will deputise for the Secondary Principal in their absence, and support the CEO/Principal and Principals in their workload, when tasks are delegated or shared.
The focus of this post is to lead on all aspects of Personal Development, Welfare, Behaviour and Wellbeing in the Secondary Division, quality assurance, self-evaluation, professional development (including developing coaching provision for teacher development) and provide strategic leadership of the Academy's Pastoral teams as agreed within the Senior Leadership Team.

Vision & Strategic Direction
Develop inquiring, reflective and caring learners who, through the rigour of the IB programmes, have the knowledge, skills and character to take action and create a better, more peaceful world. Model and encourage a culture of kindness in support of the GEMS/GWA core values and uphold the mission and ethos of the Academy as a non-selective, international and academically successful Academy through the lens of the International Baccalaureate Organisation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academy Leadership and Management

• To lead, coach, and support staff and students through a high profile role, promoting the Academy's vision, mission, ethos, values and strategic aims. Furthermore, to be available (onsite) for a minimum of 15 days out of term time during each academic year determined by the CEO/Principal (or a delegated member of staff).

• To produce/co-ordinate progress and data reports for use by the Academy and respond to requests from the CEO/Principal and other members of the SLT as requested.

• Lead new faculty pastoral induction and orientation processes.

Community Leadership

• Engage effectively with parents and other members of the Academy community in a variety of activities such as, to resolve complaints and develop constructive relationships that support the academy in realising its aims and objectives.

• To lead Grade Leader meetings and contribute to the leadership of House Leader and Student Council meetings.

• To contribute to the Academy's PR and the organisation of events, including the creative use of the website, VLE, text messaging and appropriate applications of future technologies.

• To lead and co-ordinate student information and contribute to the organisation of Parent Teacher Conferences, parents' evenings, coffee mornings, termly reports and curriculum evenings.

• To be aware of and comply with Academy policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

• To contribute to the Academy Self Evaluation Form, ethos, aims and development/improvement plan.

• To establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals to support achievement and progress of students.

Skills
The ideal candidate should have a strong track record in effective teaching and helping students succeed. While experience in teaching the IB Middle Years and Diploma programmes is preferred, outstanding teachers from any curriculum background are encouraged to apply. Alignment with the IB philosophy and commitment to the Learner Profile values are crucial. A genuine passion for working in a non-selective and culturally diverse community is also a key requirement. Additionally, the candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor of Education degree, or an initial degree plus a relevant teaching qualification such as a PGCE, PGDE or equivalent.

• Advanced qualifications are preferred but not essential.

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position, ideally within an IB DP curriculum school, however this is not mandatory.

• A strong understanding of the IB framework and Approaches to Teaching is preferred.

• A strong desire to continually improve their practice and deliver outstanding teaching and learning experiences for their student.

• The experience, personality and educational philosophy that aligns with a leading IB World School like GEMS World Academy.

• August 2025 availability.

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