Deputy Head of Primary

We are pleased to announce the opening of GEMS Founders School in Abu Dhabi in Masdar City’s sustainable urban community. With sustainability at its core, GFA has been designed as a groundbreaking net-zero campus. Purpose-built using cutting-edge materials and incorporating clever architectural elements, the school will demonstrate the highest standards in eco-friendly practices to substantially lower its carbon footprint, conserve resources, and minimize waste.

Offering the National Curriculum for England, initially to students from FS1 to Year 8, GFA will redefine sustainability standards in education. It reflects GEMS’ commitment to nurturing environmentally conscious global citizens and contributing to a greener, more sustainable future.

We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Head of Primary for our brand-new school opening in September 2024 in Abu Dhabi.

Teaching at GEMS is not just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have the opportunity to grow with the company on a global scale. With most of our leaders coming from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to consider career opportunities across the world as we expand into more and more countries.

The successful applicant will deputise for the Head of Primary as required and assist in shaping & implementing the educational strategy for the school.

Key responsibilities include supporting the Head of Primary with :

• Embracing and encouraging the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values.

• Ensuring high academic standards in the Primary / FS school in relation to the schools own desire for all students to be the best they can as well as a commitment to the UAE National Agenda targets.

• Managing budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as reasonably delegated by the Principal.

• Leading the Primary / FS team –including performance management.

To be considered for this role, candidates must be:

• An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in sustained school improvement that can be demonstrated through hard data.

• Rigorous in promoting excellence and developing commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all.

• Able to demonstrate successful experience of leading and managing staff and promoting and developing innovative approaches to learning

• Experienced in developing teacher’s skills and competencies through a sustained school improvement model such as coaching.

• Able to demonstrate a comprehensive and confident knowledge of best practice pedagogy.

• Able to demonstrate a desire to be innovative and creative in the provision offered to our learners to ensure all can succeed.

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to inclusion

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

The successful applicant will be:

A fully certified teacher, holding a B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent

Passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning

Highly experienced in the National Curriculum for England

Efficient in people development and have proven leadership and communication abilities

Minimum of 3 years’ experience

A minimum of IELTS 6 or equivalent may be required

If you meet these criteria, are committed to ensuring outstanding teaching and learning, and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students then we would welcome your application.

Working with GEMS Education offers you a unique opportunity for career progression and enhances your experience in a global setting. Whether this is your first role in international education or the latest in your successful career overseas, GEMS provides you with the unparalleled chance to be part of the world’s largest K-12 private school operator.