Head of Secondary

We are seeking to hire a Head of Secondary join our team in August, 2026

Responsibilities :

• Embracing and encouraging the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS and school Core Values.
• Overseeing all aspects of provision in the Secondary School as the school develops.
• Ensuring high-quality care and support for students in the Secondary School.
• Ensuring high academic standards in the Secondary School in relation to the school’s own desire for all students to be the best they can be as well as a commitment to the UAE National Agenda targets.
• Managing budgets and undertaking teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:

• Extensive experience in leading and overseeing the GCSE and A Levels process.
• An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in sustained school improvement that can be demonstrated through concrete data.
• Rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.
• Able to demonstrate success of leading and managing staff including promoting and developing innovative approaches to learning.
• Experienced in developing teachers’ skills and competencies through a sustained school improvement model.
• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of best practice pedagogy for secondary school

• Able to demonstrate a desire to be innovative and creative in the provision offered for all learners to ensure everyone can succeed.
• Knowledgeable in the use of data to develop clear strategies to work towards outstanding progress and attainment across the Secondary School

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion.
• Able to demonstrate genuine passion towards the wider co-curricular life of a school.

Required qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in education or another relevant field with a teaching qualification
• Previous experience in a senior leadership role
• NPQH or other relevant senior leadership qualifications (desirable)

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.