GEMS Education Hiring for Head of Lower School Job at Dubai Full Time

GEMS Al Barsha National school are recruiting a passionate and creative Head of Lower School (FS1 – Year 2) to join from September 2022. This role will support and develop the effective leadership and management of the school whilst ensuring the highest possible standards of curriculum and academic progress across the school.

Reporting to the Principal, you will play an active role in school strategic planning and school self-review. This role is responsible for leading, developing and managing teaching and learning, the curriculum, target-setting, assessment, tracking, recording and reporting across the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 teams.

The successful candidate will lead in developing the curriculum within the Foundation Stage and Key

Stage 1 teams in conjunction with senior and middle leaders and all teaching staff alongside target-

setting, assessment and tracking data within the primary team.

You will have accountability for the standards of attainment, progress, achievement and behaviour

within the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 teams, to monitor and evaluate the progress made in these

areas and determine further actions for improvement.

Applicants should have an excellent working knowledge and understanding of the EYFS and NCfE as well as the DSIB UAE Inspection Framework and Supplement and National Agenda and use these to support leadership and management in the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 teams

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other relevant field with a teaching qualification
• 10 year’s educational experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role
• Relevant senior leadership qualification (desirable)

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.

Working with GEMS offers you a unique opportunity to enhance and progress your career 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.

About the benefits

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