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وصف الوظيفة
GEMS FirstPoint School is seeking to appoint an exceptional and experienced leader to the role of Deputy Head of Primary (EYFS & KS1). This is a key senior leadership opportunity within our high-performing, premium British curriculum school, rated Outstanding by BSO and Very Good by KHDA.
The successful candidate will lead the strategic development of EYFS and Key Stage 1 while playing a central role in driving school improvement across the entire Primary phase (EYFS to Year 6). The role combines specialist expertise in early and lower primary education with wider whole-primary leadership responsibilities.
Key responsibilities
Whole-primary school improvement
• Lead and drive strategic school improvement priorities across the Primary phase
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Primary School Improvement Plan
• Monitor standards, teaching quality, and pupil outcomes across EYFS, KS1, and KS2
• Work closely with the Head of Primary and wider leadership team to secure measurable impact
• Lead primary-wide quality assurance processes including learning walks, book looks, moderation, and data reviews
Strategic leadership (EYFS & KS1 specialism)
• Lead the strategic development of EYFS and KS1, ensuring alignment with whole-school priorities
• Champion outstanding early years practice rooted in child development and research-informed pedagogy
• Ensure seamless transition from EYFS through KS1 and into KS2
• Drive high standards across all curriculum areas, including MOE subjects
Teaching, learning and curriculum
• Embed evidence-informed teaching practice across the Primary phase
• Lead curriculum refinement to ensure strong foundations and clear progression for all pupils
• Support middle leaders in curriculum implementation and impact evaluation
• Ensure high-quality learning environments across early and lower primary
Assessment and outcomes
• Oversee assessment, moderation, and tracking systems across Primary
• Use data strategically to inform intervention, accelerate progress, and close attainment gaps
• Ensure strong EYFS GLD outcomes, KS1 attainment, and secure transition into KS2
Staff development and leadership capacity
• Lead professional learning across the Primary phase
• Coach and develop middle leaders and aspiring leaders
• Strengthen accountability systems while maintaining a culture of support, collaboration, and professional growth
Pastoral and community leadership
• Promote a nurturing, inclusive, and safe Primary environment
• Strengthen parental engagement, particularly within the early years
• Model visible, values-led leadership across the school community
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Essential requirements
• Proven leadership impact across Primary phases
• Strong expertise in EYFS and KS1 pedagogy and curriculum
• Experience leading whole-school or phase-wide improvement initiatives
• Deep understanding of assessment, data analysis, and quality assurance systems
• Research-informed and current in educational practice
• Experience of inspection frameworks such as BSO and KHDA is highly desirable
GEMS FirstPoint School offers an exceptional working environment within a supportive and ambitious leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented leader who is passionate about early learning, committed to excellence, and eager to shape the continued success of a thriving Primary school in Dubai.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
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المرشح المفضل
GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further 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 state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles 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. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.