Deputy Head of Primary

GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for the real world success.

The School

An outstanding school in Dubai, GEMS Wellington International School offers exceptional learning opportunities for students aged 3 to 18. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum in The Early Years, the National Curriculum for England to Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate at Years 12 and 13, our dynamic school environment combined with the extensive range of experiences offered enables students to succeed and to aspire at every stage of their learning journey. The entire school community, a truly international one, is passionate and committed to ensuring all are recognised and celebrated for their individual strengths, enabled as lifelong learners and nurtured as future leaders.

The Post: Deputy Head of Primary

 • Embody the values, vision and ethos of Wellington International School, and assist the CEO and Principals in formulating policy which will ensure high quality and successful outcomes 

• Support the CEO and Principals in achieving the key strategic objectives for the School through formulating and leading on specific aspects of the School improvement plan

• Be fully accountable for key aspects of the work of the Primary School providing analytical comment on performance measured against a number of key performance indicators 

• Support strategic curriculum modelling, development and implementation to ensure that the needs of all students are met through competency-led approaches and appropriate learning pathways in Lower School 

• Be responsible for the creation of a Centre of Excellence for Early Years teaching ensuring outstanding practice is heard across the GEMS network 

• Place the School at the cutting edge of research, policy and practice in the transformation of teaching and learning and to formulate and lead the Academy Enrichment Programme

• Be responsible for the monitoring, evaluation and continuous review of the quality and effectiveness of curriculum delivery maintaining an awareness and knowledge of contemporary trends, developments, theory and methods in the transformation of teaching and learning within the Primary School 

• Ensure that all staff are supported with high quality on going professional development and training which contributes to the development and achievements of the School as a genuine learning institution 

• Lead on key strategic developments (phase specific) which result in raised attainment and outcomes for all students

As well as being a great place to work, Dubai is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, rapidly expanding city where the sun shines all year round. Teachers in Dubai enjoy an excellent lifestyle as well as extensive travel and leisure opportunities around the region and further afield.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:
Competitive tax free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling for up to two children, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of Service Gratuity

Application process:

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

To apply for these positions please visit our Careers site www.gemseducation.com/careers and apply online (Ref: GCO-000224). Please ensure you have uploaded an up-to-date CV, formal letter of application and recent photograph.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.