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At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking an exceptional Director of English (Secondary) who will uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team.
We are a fully inclusive, high performing school with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:
- Rated ‘Outstanding’ for 16 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB)
- Rated ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas
- Holder of the prestigious COBIS Patron’s Accreditation with Beacon Status for Leadership
- Recognised as a High Performance Learning (HPL) World Class School
This is an exciting time in our school’s development. We are looking for an ambitious and highly skilled leader to drive excellence in English across Key Stages 3 to Post-16. The successful candidate will inspire others, harness the strengths of their team and lead sustained improvements in teaching, learning and student outcomes across the department.
Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our leaders and teachers remain at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. You will have opportunities to collaborate with leading organisations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), High Performance Learning (HPL), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and Harvard Project Zero. With many of our leaders promoted from within, GEMS provides exceptional opportunities for career progression both within the UAE and globally.
The Role
As Director of English, you will:
- Provide inspirational and strategic leadership across the English department
- Drive outstanding outcomes for students across Key Stages 3, 4 and Post-16
- Lead curriculum development, innovation and quality assurance in teaching and learning
- Use data effectively to raise attainment and accelerate student progress
- Develop and mentor staff through high-quality professional development and coaching
- Ensure a culture of collaboration, high expectations and continuous improvement
- Play a key role in whole-school development and contribute to the wider school community
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Skills & Experience
Successful candidates will:
- Embody and role model our core values of integrity, empathy and fortitude
- Hold Qualified Teacher Status with a relevant degree and postgraduate teaching qualification
- Have proven experience of successful middle or senior leadership in English
- Demonstrate a strong track record of raising achievement and leading improvement
- Have experience teaching across multiple phases, including GCSE and post-16
- Be a strategic thinker with the ability to lead change effectively
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous professional development
- Be passionate about delivering outstanding learning experiences for all students
Why Join GEMS Wellington International School?
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Individual fully furnished accommodation
- Free schooling for dependents
- Private medical insurance
- Annual airfares to country of residence
- End of Service Gratuity
GEMS teachers also benefit from access to the GEMS Rewards app, offering significant savings on everyday life in the UAE, including discounts on flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets.
Join us and become part of a dynamic, forward-thinking school where you will be empowered to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
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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GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DUBAI
GEMS Wellington International School, a mixed private school for children aged 3-18, is situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai and is owned and run by GEMS Education. Student numbers are over 2,800, around half of whom are British. The school was established in 2005 and offers the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage to Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13. It also offers opportunities for students to excel in leadership, sport, creative and performing arts. The extensive amenities available to the students at GEMS Wellington International School include a full range of sports facilities, multiple science laboratories, an astronomy observatory, a recording studio and an underground music floor. All GEMS teachers have access to the GEMS Professional Development programme and over 150 events and workshops each year to help keep their teaching practices cutting-edge. GEMS Wellington International aims to celebrate the diversity within the school and to create a nurturing environment with a strong, open and positive partnership between all stakeholders and the wider community. Parent participation in their children’s education is strongly encouraged. The school believes that, to be successful, children must be happy. Broadening their interests and personal qualities is an important feature of school life and there is a commitment to cultivating independence in students from an early age. Creative and critical thinking within the context of meaningful real-life learning experiences is promoted and the school endeavours, above all, to equip its students with the skills, attitudes and attributes required to become respectful, proactive citizens in an international community - respectful of themselves, each other and the world around them.