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Job Description
GEMS Winchester Private School Fujairah is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Principal to join our Senior Leadership Team from August 2026. This strategic role is central to driving whole‑school improvement and ensuring the highest standards across all phases of the school.
About the Role
The Assistant Principal will provide strategic leadership and oversight of whole‑school standards, ensuring rigorous evaluation, high expectations, and continuous improvement. The role will be instrumental in strengthening the school’s readiness for external accountability and regulatory inspection frameworks.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership & Quality Assurance
- Lead the strategic oversight of whole‑school standards and quality assurance.
- Maintain robust, triangulated evidence to support accurate assessment of impact and improvement.
- Ensure full readiness for external regulatory inspections.
Performance Evaluation
- Lead analysis of whole‑school performance data: attainment, progress, teaching quality, behaviour, and inclusion.
- Identify strengths, risks, and improvement priorities using evidence‑informed evaluation.
Assessment, Reporting & Data Systems
- Oversee performance tracking systems to secure data integrity and ensure alignment with standards.
- Support accurate reporting and school evaluation through effective management of assessment and examination processes.
Leadership Development & Capacity Building
- Support and challenge leaders through rigorous self‑evaluation and evidence‑based insight.
- Promote a culture of data‑informed leadership and provide professional learning opportunities.
Operational Leadership & Line Management
- Line manage the Data Executive and Examinations Officer, ensuring high‑quality assessment and examination processes.
- Oversee examination arrangements in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
Skills
Qualifications & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in education and recognized Teacher Training qualification (required).
- Master’s degree or NPQ (preferred).
- Minimum 5 years of teaching experience in reputable schools.
- Experience working with data to drive school improvement.
- Experience with UAE, BSO, BSME or similar inspection/ regulatory frameworks.
Skills & Attributes
- Exceptional understanding of data systems and their application in school improvement.
- Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
- Strong ICT capability.
- Excellent time‑management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to apply educational research and evidence‑based practice.
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.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in education and recognized Teacher Training qualification
Job Details
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GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL - FUJAIRAH
GEMS Winchester School Fujairah (WSF), delivering the British Curriculum, was founded in September 2016. Housed in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art campus with excellent facilities, WSF has grown at a rapid rate to meet the needs of a local Emirati and International ex-patriate community. As an all-through school from Pre-KG (FS1) to A Levels, our number on roll exceeds 1700 students. GEMS has a world-class reputation for outstanding education and our school serves Fujairah, the premier city on the beautiful eastern coast of the UAE. The WSF school mission is to establish a child-centered learning environment that will allow all students to reach their full potential, and to become the school of choice in Fujairah, meeting the needs and aspirations of all our learners and families. Fujairah is just over an hour from Dubai and sits at the foot of the Hajar Mountains facing the Indian Ocean. The beautiful coastline and spectacular scenery make Fujairah a popular destination for cyclists, water sports enthusiasts and visitors alike. Its large port, one of the deepest in the world, attracts many international businesses and trade is growing rapidly. Fujairah is now rivalling other famous UAE destinations as an exciting modern city with a vibrant economy and culture. Teachers can enjoy a healthy balance to life, with numerous modern malls, cinemas, bars and restaurants, with beautiful beaches and resorts to match all budgets within a short drive. For those that enjoy a lower cost of living and a quieter pace of life, Fujairah is a wonderful place to live and work, with the benefit of having Dubai and its many international concerts, activities, facilities, and events so close by.