Assistant Principal - KS3

Job description / Role

Job Description

GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail is part of the GEMS Education network of schools, providing a premium education to children from Nursery to Year 13.

The role of Assistant Principal requires a skill set that includes exceptional leadership, outstanding communication, and the ability to positively influence both staff and students. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing Sixth Form team, ensuring that outcomes and opportunities are fully maximized for all students.

As a member of the Secondary Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Principal is responsible for fostering a culture of success and innovation, inspiring students to be positive role models within the wider school community.

While the primary focus will be on Key Stage 3, all senior leaders are expected to contribute to the holistic development of the Academy as part of a high-performing leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the whole-school student culture experience strategy across Key Stage 3, ensuring alignment with broader school values, ethos, and policy.
• Uphold a culture of positive student behaviour towards academic success, in line with the secondary behaviour policy.
• Oversee the day-to-day pastoral care of KS3 students, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment that supports their development.
• Ensure smooth transitions from KS2 to KS3 by coordinating transition events, curriculum continuity, and pastoral support.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning in Key Stage 3, supporting leaders to ensure curriculum delivery meets student needs.
• Lead observation and internal quality assurance cycles to maintain high teaching and learning standards.
• Provide coaching and support to staff, fostering a culture of continuous professional growth.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Candidates should have experience at Middle or Senior Leadership level and be able to demonstrate a clear impact on student outcomes and staff development.

A degree and PGCE (or equivalent) are required, together with a leadership qualification such as NPQSL being desirable.

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.

About the Company

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 real world success.