Senior Deputy Head of Primary

3 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Gemsworldacademy Switzerland Full time
Gems Founders School Al Mizhar are seeking an experienced Senior Deputy Head of Primary for September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced leader to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world-class International School located in the heart of Dubai.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO), allowing us to offer ECT, QTS, and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar is truly unique, and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark. In line with our school values, you will have the opportunity to embed The GFM Way in everything you do at GFM.

As Deputy Head of Primary, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of the school. Your main responsibilities will include:

Key Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

- Promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development, and well-being.
- Assist, support, represent, and deputise for the Head of Primary.
- Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Play a major role in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, Strategic Direction, and Self Evaluation.
- Maintain and develop the ethos, values, and overall mission and vision of the school.
- Promote a positive image of the school.
- Lead and develop staff through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
- Ensure that the school plays a constructive role in the life of the community.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, students, and staff.
- Implement policies for all stakeholders.
- Take a lead in the efficient organisation, management, and supervision of school routines.
- Be accountable to the Head of Primary and ultimately the Principal/CEO.
- Fully understand the requirements and expectations within the National Curriculum for England, Ministry of Education, Dubai Schools Inspection Framework, and British School Overseas Framework.

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