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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Deputy Head of Secondary to join our leadership team in August 2026. The successful candidate will support the Head of Secondary in providing strategic direction, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning, and promoting a positive, inclusive school culture that enables every student to thrive.
This role is ideal for a strong middle or senior leader ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic secondary school environment.
Key Responsibilities:
· Deputise for the Head of Secondary as required.
· Oversee teaching, learning, and assessment in Secondary phases.
· Support department heads and teachers with curriculum implementation.
· Lead behaviour management, wellbeing initiatives, and pastoral programmes.
· Drive school improvement and support accreditation processes.
· Build positive partnerships with students, parents, and staff.
Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor of Arts in English and PGCE or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, preferably with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of UK curriculum frameworks.
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 in Education
Job Details
Preferred Candidate
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.