Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning & Curriculum

About GEMS Winchester Private School – Fujairah

Conveniently located in the heart of Fujairah, GEMS Winchester Private School – Fujairah (WSF) is a well-established British curriculum school delivering the National Curriculum for England from Pre-KG to Grade 12. As the flagship GEMS school in Fujairah, WSF combines high academic expectations with a strong sense of community, providing students with exceptional learning opportunities, modern facilities, and pathways to leading universities worldwide.

The Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Principal – Teaching & Learning & Curriculum to join our Senior Leadership Team.

Reporting directly to the Principal, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving whole school teaching excellence, curriculum innovation, assessment practice, and whole-school improvement. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader with a proven track record of raising attainment, developing high-performing teams, and delivering exceptional student outcomes.

The successful candidate will champion evidence-informed teaching practices, ensure curriculum coherence and progression across all phases, and support the school's ambition to deliver a world-class British education for every learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive whole-school teaching, learning, assessment, and curriculum development.
• Ensure consistently high standards of classroom practice through coaching, professional learning, and quality assurance.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of teaching and learning strategies on student outcomes.
• Lead curriculum review, design, and implementation to ensure excellence, progression, and alignment with school priorities.
• Support middle and senior leaders in delivering sustainable school improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
• Use data effectively to identify priorities, inform interventions, and raise student achievement.
• Contribute strategically as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping shape the future direction of the school.
• Champion the school's vision, values, and commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences for all students.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Hold a recognised teaching qualification and relevant degree.
• Have substantial middle or senior leadership experience, ideally within a British curriculum or international school setting.
• Demonstrate a strong track record of improving teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Possess significant experience in curriculum leadership, assessment, and school improvement.
• Be an inspirational leader with excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Be passionate about creating a high-performance culture focused on student success and staff development.
• Have the vision, resilience, and ambition to contribute to the continued growth and success of GEMS Winchester Private School – Fujairah.

What We Offer

As part of GEMS Education, you will enjoy a competitive package including:

• Competitive tax-free salary
• Annual return flights
• Private medical insurance
• Tuition fee concession
• Visa sponsorship
• End of service gratuity
• Access to GEMS Rewards and professional development opportunities

This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious educational leader to make a lasting impact within a thriving British curriculum school and the wider GEMS Education family.

A copy of the full job description is available upon request.

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments where students can thrive, and we expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment practices, all successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, qualifications, employment history, professional references, and criminal record checks from all countries of residence and employment, in line with local and international safeguarding requirements. These checks may include enhanced disclosure, prohibition, barring, and overseas police clearance checks where applicable. We are committed to recruiting individuals who uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and child protection.