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