Deputy Head of Secondary

3 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Nord Anglia Education Full time

The Deputy Head of Secondary will provide strategic and operational leadership across Years 7 13, working in close partnership with the Head of Secondary, the Senior Leadership Team, and middle leaders. They will drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning, curriculum, assessment, wellbeing, and school operations ensuring alignment with whole-school priorities and a seamless through-school experience.

Key areas of responsibility:

  • Strategic leadership and whole-school alignment
  • Teaching and learning excellence
  • Curriculum development and vertical alignment
  • Assessment, data, and reporting
  • Academic timetabling (options, blocking, staffing and rooming)
  • Staff development, coaching, and accountability
  • Behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion (in partnership with Wellbeing leadership)
  • Parent, community, and external partnerships
  • Marketing, communication, and academic representation at key events
  • At least one area of whole-school responsibility
Desired Candidate Profile

The Deputy Head of Secondary will support the Head of Secondary in creating a culture where staff and students are inspired to achieve their potential. They will be a compassionate, values-based leader who champions an inclusive culture and models high levels of professionalism, collaboration, and reflective practice.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A degree in a relevant subject and a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent).
  • A postgraduate leadership qualification (e.g., NPQSL/NPQH or MA in Educational Leadership).
  • Significant leadership experience within a British Secondary School context, preferably including international school experience.
  • Proven impact in raising academic standards, leading teaching and learning improvement, and developing staff.
  • Experience in curriculum leadership across KS3 IGCSE Post-16 pathways, including IB Diploma, A Level or BTEC.
  • Strong understanding of assessment, data analysis, and intervention planning.
  • Experience of operational timetabling and leading assessment/reporting cycles.
  • Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
  • A values-driven approach, with a commitment to inclusion, high expectations, and continuous improvement.

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