Assistant Head Teacher – Wider Curriculum (August 23 start)

When you join GEMS Education you join an international education company with a global network of International schools and over fifty years of education experience. GEMS Education is the leading Kindergarten to Grade 12 operator in the world educating over 110,000 children from 151 different nationalities. GEMS Education staff access the company’s professional development programme, one of the largest education training programmes in the world. This ensures the best possible academic outcomes as while ensuring that GEMS attracts and retains the highest staff calibre. To find out more about GEMS Education visit: www.gemseducation.com

The School:

GEMS Royal Dubai School offers world class facilities set in a modern campus providing a bright, modern, well-resourced environment for our students to extend their learning. A special emphasis is placed on the integration of technology into the curriculum with a high level of community engagement and involvement in the school. GEMS Royal Dubai School offers the National Curriculum for England, to pupils from Foundation Stage to Year 6.

RDS http://www.royaldubaischool.com/

GEMS Royal Dubai school is vibrant Primary School (FS1 – Year 6) with 925 students from over 68 nationalities and accredited as a World Class High Performance Learning School. In our exciting new structure, we are looking for a skilled, ambitious leader with experience of working in an outstanding setting to join our Senior Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, have proven success in driving standards and be committed to the pursuit of excellence for all. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure that the ‘Wider Curriculum’ vision is considered in strategic planning and organisation at all levels including working closely with the Exec Team to shape whole school actions and direction.
• Continue to develop a school-wide strategy for the National Curriculum for England Foundation Subjects, MOE Subject (Social Studies and Moral Education) and other aspects e.g., entrepreneurship; that is forward thinking, embracing new approaches to learning and technology and preparing students for the future.
• Champion adaptation in curriculum design, planning and delivery of these subjects ensuring students experience exceptional learning opportunities in enabling environments through our HPL philosophy.
• To lead, develop and enhance the teaching practices of others by observing, modelling, team-teaching, and offering guidance – supporting teachers’ professional growth.
• Continually evaluate Wider Curriculum content and review its effectiveness in achieving the required standards.
• Lead on one aspect, and effectively line manage other Wider Curriculum leads, ensuring that the highest of professional and academic standards are achieved in relation to national and international benchmarks.
• Evaluate innovative development in line with KHDA frameworks by effective contribution to the schools Self Evaluation Form and other documents. 

Application Process

If you meet the criteria, are enthusiastic about teaching and learning and have the drive and passion to get the most from our students and staff then we would welcome your application. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact hr_rds@gemsedu.com.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward the following documents for the attention of hr_rds@gemsedu.com

• An up to date CV complete with responsibilities and experience to date.
• A letter of application stating why you feel you are suitable for this role
• 1 page document with evidence of the impact you have had in your current role.

Shortlisting will begin on 3rd March with ongoing interviews commencing from 13th March.

Candidates will be notified if they are shortlisted for interview. The interview process will involve a series of tasks and a competency-based interview specific to the job role.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day to day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.