Assistant Head Teacher of Primary- August 2023

2 days ago


UAE, United Arab Emirates GEMS FirstPoint School - The Villa Full time

**The School**:
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS), opened in 2014, is positioned in the heart of The Villa community, which is an established, green, residential development located 20 minutes from the centre of Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education for over 1700 students from FS1 to Year 13, with exciting plans to add to its state-of-the-art educational facilities in the coming years.

The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with families from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in modern buildings with a separate sports and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a robotics and electronics lab, food technology kitchen, têxtiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning.

**About the Role**:
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced middle or senior leader to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class international school located in Dubai.

As well as being a great place to work, Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an exciting lifestyle, with opportunities for new and exciting leisure activities and travel across the region and further afield

Duties will include (but not limited to):

- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Be responsible for student discipline and pastoral care, liaise with administration, class teachers, parents and senior leaders as necessary.
- Liaise with the Admissions Department regarding new students’ needs, induction procedures, admission testing etc.
- Ensure provision of support classes / activity programmes, educational trips, assemblies, sports day, charity drives, prize day etc.
- Assist with Parent-Teacher meetings.
- Support GEMS initiatives and other major school events.
- Ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the students and the standards and content required by the applicable curriculum standards.
- Work with the Year Leads and Subject Coordinators to ensure continuity & progression in terms of the school curriculum.
- Chair meetings & committees as required.
- Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the HOS / Deputy HOS.
- Ensure the GEMS policies, procedures, and codes of conduct are followed at all times.
- Be a source of inspiration for the whole school community and hold high expectations of self and others.
- Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.

**As a teacher at a GEMS School you can expect**:

- Students who are enthusiastic and keen to learn in a positive environment
- The opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues
- Excellent professional development and guidance
- A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its students

**All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including**:
Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity.

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