Assistant Head Teacher (Secondary)

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Head Teacher (Secondary)

Start Date: August 2026

Contract Type: Teaching Scale + Management Responsibility Allowance

Teaching Load: Up to 50% of a standard timetable

School: GEMS FirstPoint School – The Villa, Dubai

GEMS FirstPoint School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Assistant Head Teacher (Secondary) to join our high-performing secondary leadership team from August 2026. This is a strategic leadership post within a large, premium-tier British curriculum school rated Outstanding (BSO) and Very Good (KHDA), with academic outcomes among the top 1% globally for GCSE performance.

This is a versatile role, and the specific portfolio of responsibilities will be shaped around the strengths and experience of the successful candidate. It is ideally suited to a highly competent and knowledgeable academic leader ready to drive impact across curriculum, pedagogy, and data-informed practice.

Person Specification

• A well-read and research-informed practitioner, confident in translating evidence into practice
• Strong curriculum and pedagogical understanding with experience of driving academic improvement
• Technical strength in data analysis, progress tracking, and action planning
• A proven record of securing high student outcomes through effective leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire confidence and deliver change
• Familiarity with Teach Like a Champion is desirable
  

This is an excellent opportunity to join a values-led, innovative school with a committed and expert leadership team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the next phase of FPS’s academic development, while also maintaining a strong presence in the classroom. Early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to close this position should appropriate candidates be identified.

Skills

Key Priorities

• Leading and developing high-quality teaching and learning across the secondary phase
• Using data and tracking systems to monitor progress, identify trends, and implement interventions
• Supporting and challenging departments to deliver consistently strong outcomes
• Contributing to curriculum design, review and innovation
• Monitoring, evaluating and quality assuring academic provision across subjects
• Supporting staff development and holding others to account with clarity and professionalism
• Lead the strategic development and implementation of whole-school assessment, feedback and reporting frameworks, ensuring alignment with curriculum intent, high standards, and evidence-informed practice
• Use assessment intelligently to inform teaching, intervention and improvement, securing consistency and impact across phases and subjects
  

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.