Assistant Head Teacher - UK Curriculum

Company Description The School of Research Science is a well-established international school in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, offering a UK-based curriculum in a diverse, multicultural environment. The school is committed to high academic standards, student well-being, and innovative teaching practices grounded in research-informed pedagogy. It provides modern facilities and resources to support both learners and staff in achieving excellence. Educators at the school are encouraged to collaborate, reflect, and continually develop their professional practice to enhance student outcomes. Role Description The Assistant Head Teacher – UK Curriculum is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This role supports the Head Teacher in overseeing the delivery and development of the UK curriculum, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across assigned phases or departments. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding and mentoring teaching staff, monitoring classroom practice, and leading initiatives that promote effective pedagogy and student progress. The Assistant Head Teacher will contribute to curriculum planning, assessment strategies, and school improvement plans, as well as lead meetings, coordinate with parents and guardians, and support the implementation of policies and procedures. The role also involves collaborating with senior leadership on strategic goals, contributing to professional development activities, and promoting a positive, inclusive school culture. Qualifications • Strong foundation in Education and Pedagogy, with the ability to apply evidence-based teaching practices. • Demonstrated experience in Curriculum Development, particularly with the UK curriculum framework. • Proven Educational Leadership capabilities, including staff coaching, team coordination, and change management. • Excellent Communication skills for engaging with students, staff, and families in a culturally diverse setting. • Relevant teaching qualification and a degree in Education or a related field; postgraduate qualifications in leadership or curriculum design are an advantage. • Experience in a senior or middle leadership role in a school offering the UK curriculum, preferably in an international context. • Ability to use data to drive school improvement, support inclusion, and enhance student achievement. • Commitment to safeguarding, student welfare, and continuous professional development.

Strong foundation in Education and Pedagogy, with the ability to apply evidence-based teaching practices. Demonstrated experience in Curriculum Development, particularly with the UK curriculum framework. Proven Educational Leadership capabilities, including staff coaching, team coordination, and change management. Excellent Communication skills for engaging with students, staff, and families in a culturally diverse setting. Relevant teaching qualification and a degree in Education or a related field; postgraduate qualifications in leadership or curriculum design are an advantage. Experience in a senior or middle leadership role in a school offering the UK curriculum, preferably in an international context. Ability to use data to drive school improvement, support inclusion, and enhance student achievement. Commitment to safeguarding, student welfare, and continuous professional development.

Oversee the delivery and development of the UK curriculum across assigned phases or departments. Guide and mentor teaching staff, monitor classroom practice, and lead initiatives that promote effective pedagogy and student progress. Contribute to curriculum planning, assessment strategies, and school improvement plans. Lead meetings, coordinate with parents and guardians, and support the implementation of policies and procedures. Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic goals, contribute to professional development activities, and promote a positive, inclusive school culture.