Deputy Head of Phases 1

Deputy Head of Phases 1 & 2 and PYP Coordinator

Date: 28 Jan 2025

Location: Dubai, AE

Job ID: 5031

School: Swiss International Scientific School

The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) is a leading international day and boarding school where future generations are inspired to become confident and enthusiastic lifelong learners, ready to embrace the opportunities and challenges of a global world.

At SISD, we follow the framework of the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme from Pre-Kindergarten (PreKG) to Grade 12 and the Swiss Baccalaureate programme from Grade 6 onwards. The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai is an IB Continuum World School authorised to offer and teach the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career-related Programme (CP).

We are also a member of the Swiss Group of Schools, CIS, and ECIS.

SISD offers three different streams with an emphasis on offering learners the chance to develop international-mindedness, broaden their skills and capabilities, and acquire the information needed to access other cultures:

1. IB Bilingual English/French (with Arabic)
2. IB Bilingual English/German (with Arabic)
3. IB with additional languages (French or German with Arabic) and personalized STEAM programme from PreKG-Grade 5.

Our unique curriculum offers an engaging learning experience, the challenge of developing a real understanding of cultural diversity, and the support of a thriving international community.

Our large eco-friendly campus ensures that we can offer a wide range of sporting facilities that make the most of our location adjacent to Dubai Creek. Find out more about SISD at

We have created a school that offers an outstanding education focused on both academic excellence and personal growth. We encourage students to take risks, become compassionate lifelong learners, and responsible citizens who care for one another and contribute to a strong society through intercultural understanding and respect.

At SISD, a distinctive feature of school life is the diverse student body made up of more than 90 different nationalities. It is our strong belief that the next generation of international citizens will need to be dynamic, flexible, and linguistically ambitious. This is why we offer all our students the opportunity to become multilingual.

Our international programmes reflect a sincere commitment to a Swiss vision of excellence in education to enable our students fully to embrace future opportunities.

Job Description

The Deputy Head of Phases 1 & 2 and PYP Coordinator is an exceptional teaching and learning leader, who will be responsible for implementing the IB PYP curriculum for Early Years and Primary in close collaboration with the Principal and Deputy Head of Whole School (Teaching and Learning). The Deputy Head of Phase 1 & 2 and PYP Coordinator will act as deputy to the pedagogical and organizational leader and will support and assist the Principal and Head of Section, contributing to the strategic planning of Early Years and Primary.

Due to the expected volume of applications, we will only contact those applicants that are shortlisted for an interview. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

SISD is committed to safeguarding and providing a safe and happy environment for all our students and employees, one in which our students can thrive and learn. We follow safer recruitment practices, which are allied to Keeping Children Safe in Education and the International Task Force on Child Protection. All appointments are subject to an interview and appropriate vetting procedures including identity checks, online social media checks, criminal record checks from both country of residence/home country and any other country of residence, right to work in UAE, and Barring & Prohibition checks.

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