Head of Secondary - August 2025

Job description / Role

Job Description

Due to the ongoing success of GEMS Founders School - Dubai South (GFD), we are seeking an exceptional Head of Secondary to join our team in September 2025. The successful candidate will play a key role on the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the Principal/CEO in strategically, operationally, and financially leading the school.

We are looking for a self-motivated leader with a proven track record of driving standards and a commitment to fostering a culture of high performance. If you are a dynamic, impact-driven leader, this is your chance to shape our Secondary School and build on the achievements of GFD.

Job Purpose:

The Head of Secondary will be accountable for creating an outstanding, holistic, and dynamic educational experience for our students, resulting in exceptionally high outcomes through the implementation of a clear educational strategy.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development, implementation, and review of an outstanding secondary curriculum.
- Lead the development and implementation of International GCSE, International A Level and alternative curriculum courses.
- Foster a culture where all data is viewed as wellbeing data and is utilised effectively to optimise progress and personalise learning.
- Role model and promote exceptionally high academic standards while committing to UAE National Agenda targets.
- Ensure high standards of learning and teaching through effective monitoring, evaluation, and review systems, alongside professional development opportunities.
- Maintain high-quality safeguarding, care, and support for all students.
- Manage budgets and undertake teaching and other professional duties as delegated by the Principal/CEO.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents using excellent interpersonal skills.
- Actively contribute to the school community and culture through engagement in extracurricular programmes and community events.

- Be an effective and dynamic leader (either a Head or exceptional Deputy) with a proven track record in school improvement.
- Promote excellence and a commitment to high standards of care and opportunities for all students.
- Demonstrate successful experience in leading and managing staff while promoting and developing effective approaches to learning.
- Have a comprehensive and confident knowledge of the curriculum at KS3, KS4 and post-16.
- Show a genuine passion for the wider co-curricular life of the school.

We look forward to welcoming a new leader who is ready to make a significant impact at GEMS Founders School - Dubai South.

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.