Director of Primary Education

4 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS FOUNDERS SCHOOL- AL MIZHAR Full time

About Us

GEMS Founders School - Al Mizhar is a world-class educational institution dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for its students. Our commitment to academic excellence and student well-being is unwavering, and we strive to create a nurturing environment that fosters growth and development.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Primary to lead our primary department and contribute to the school's mission to provide a world-class education. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leadership, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of curriculum planning and implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • To articulate a clear vision for primary education and lead the development of curriculum plans that align with the school's ethos and vision.
  • To manage and coordinate the progress of students within the primary department, ensuring high expectations and standards in all aspects of school life.
  • To work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents to promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • To be accountable for the effective management of resources and contribute to the development of policies and procedures that support the school's objectives.
  • To foster a professional community of practice amongst teachers and contribute to the school's Performance Development Programme.

Promoting High-Performance Learning at GEMS Founders School - Al Mizhar

GEMS Founders School - Al Mizhar is committed to providing a world-class education to its students, and thus the very best foundation in life that it can. We have therefore adopted the High Performance Learning framework and joined the international network of HPL schools.

Achieving Success

  • To lead the promotion of the High Performance Learning philosophy and framework as an attainable target for everyone.
  • To develop a teacher culture and performance that reflects the values of High Performance Learning.
  • To improve learner outcomes through the use of Assessment, Curriculum Planning, and Value Added Analysis.
  • To contribute to the strategic programme of Professional Development.
  • To promote and foster a professional community of practice amongst teachers.
  • To support in the formal HPL accreditation process which confirms our compliance against the HPL World Class School standards.


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