Primary Assistant Headteacher - August 2025

Dubai British School Jumeira are currently recruiting for an exceptional professional to become the Assistant Head of Primary commencing August 2025.

Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum Design & Adaptation 

The successful candidate will lead on curriculum mapping, emphasising adaptation to diverse learner needs and fostering cross-curricular connections that enrich the educational experience. They will drive the development of subject areas by working closely with middle leaders to review, refine, and elevate standards, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision for reflective, action-research based practices. Through continuous reflection and data-driven insights, they will prioritise professional learning, ensuring staff have the skills, exposure and mentorship to innovate and deliver impactful teaching. Additionally, they will play a key role in showcasing student learning and progress to the broader school community, celebrating achievements and strengthening engagement with stakeholders.

Job Purpose

The core purpose of this role is to provide professional, highly effective leadership and management support that will help achieve outstanding results in all aspects of School life. Supports an inspiring vision and clear direction that is shared by all members of the School and the Senior Leadership Team. Works alongside the Senior Leaders, ensuring that the curriculum, teaching and assessment practices inspire high levels of engagement, achievement and progress for students of all abilities.

Key Accountabilities

Inspirational and Strategic Leadership

• Cooperate with the Head of School to implement and oversee systems to ensure that the daily operation of the school runs smoothly.
• Promote Taaleem’s mission of “inspiring young minds,” our vision of being the most respected provider of education in the Gulf and our core values and strategic platforms.
• Promote an inspiring vision dedicated to high standards that is shared by all members of the Primary School.
• Provide supportive leadership on school improvement activities through effective strategic leadership and planning of the Foundation Stage which supports the vision, mission and values of Taaleem.
• Communicate a clear view of the School’s aims so that all staff know what is required of them and are competent and committed to achieving the school’s goals.
• Inspire and empower teachers and support staff by clearly communicating all roles and aligning these roles with school priorities.
• Be receptive and respond to external evaluation of the school and manage the process professionally and very efficiently with your senior colleagues.
• Provide regular feedback and motivation to others to successfully achieve their targets.
• Encourage others to contribute, creating a spirit of teamwork and opportunities of cooperation and collaboration between departments.

Self-Evaluation and Improvement Planning 

• Support the Headteacher in ensuring that the Primary academic program is fit for purpose and challenges students of all abilities.
• Support the Head of Primary’s aim towards achieving and maintaining ‘Outstanding’ inspection ratings in the Foundation Stage.
• Monitor teachers’ plans, evaluate students’ classroom experiences, track students’ attainment and evaluate progress towards meeting agreed targets.
• Help monitor the performance of all Primary teaching and support staff.
• Work with teachers to ensure the collection and analysis of appropriate and accurate information from within the school as well as data for external sources, including international assessments and stakeholder surveys.
• Help support teachers to set aspirational yet realistic goals aimed at improving students’ performance.
• Monitor and manage change quickly, flexibly and successfully.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that all recommendations from previous inspections and/or evaluations are included in the schools’ improvement plans.
• Maintain an overview of all curriculum review and development activities; ensuring that Primary teachers remain current in their knowledge of the curriculum and best teaching practices.

Effective and Efficient Management of Resources

• Work closely with the Head of Primary and the SLT to ensure that all policies, procedures and routines across the school are effective and efficient.
• Support the Head of Primary in ensuring that all staff are well qualified and experienced
• Monitoring and evaluation of the school’s performance on students’ attainment and progress, students’ personal and social development, teaching and assessment, curriculum that meets the needs of students, health and safety, and student support services.
• Support aspects of the induction of new staff and annual orientation of all staff.
• Promote peer modelling, team teaching and coaching with and across grade levels and departments.
• Ensure that all staff are appraised annually providing recognition for areas of strength and recommendations for areas of development and growth.

Parent, Student and Community Relationships

• Share the responsibility for the safety and well-being of all Primary students.
• Inform the Head of School of any serious student incidents or parent concerns and work collaboratively with the SLT to resolve issues in a timely and respectful manner.
• Build and maintain relationships with parents and the community
• Promote the use of a wide range of effective methods, including technology, to communicate with parents taking into account the home language of parents by promoting two-way communication.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of School to ensure that parents receive regular reports of their children’s progress and attainment that include next steps for learning.
• Focus on identifying and meeting community needs by taking their interests and complaints seriously.
• Consider the implications of decisions on the community and act accordingly.
• Promote the connection of school events to local community events so that students and parents have the opportunity to participate in the broader local events such as Dubai Literacy Festival, Art Festival, Music Festival, Taaleem Sporting.

Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree, teaching certification, educational management certifications (e.g. NPQ)

Experience:  2 years' senior or middle Leadership in a similar setting

Competencies:

• Knowledge of international of curriculum including assessment, accreditation, inspection and evaluation frameworks
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written form
• Educational leader and outstanding teacher
• Sound decision making, solutions focused, knowledge of child protection and health and safety
• Experience in developing and/or sustaining high performance teams
• Highly effective relationship management with a variety of stakeholders

Taaleem is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. At Taaleem, we hold ourselves to a high standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to various background checks including receipt of references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including overseas checks.