Deputy Head of Primary

Job description / Role

Key responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:

Promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development and well being
Assist, support, represent and deputise for the Head of Primary
Embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values
Play a major role in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, Strategic Direction and Self Evaluation
Maintain and develop the ethos, values and overall mission and vision of the school
Promote a positive image of the school
Lead and develop staff through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management
Ensure that the school plays a constructive role in the life of the community
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, students and staff
Implement policies for all stakeholders
Take a lead in the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines
To be accountable to the Head of Primary and ultimately the Principal/CEO
To fully understand the requirements and expectations within the National Curriculum for England, Ministry of Education, Dubai Schools Inspection Framework.

Skills

Required qualifications and skills:

• Have a certified teaching qualification, at degree level such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent
• At least 5 years of solid and demonstrable experience in teaching a Primary School in a British curriculum school
• Experience in a similar role
• The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning
• Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career
• Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents

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.