Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum
Job Description
Position Overview
: The Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum is a key senior leadership role responsible for curriculum design, implementation, and modification across the secondary phase. This role ensures a coherent and high-quality curriculum that aligns with school priorities, meets the needs of all students, and fosters outstanding teaching and learning. Additionally, the Assistant Headteacher will lead non-core subjects, ensuring consistency, progression, and excellence, while also overseeing curriculum learning walks and staff induction for secondary teachers.
Key Responsibilities:
Curriculum Leadership and Development:
Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the secondary curriculum to ensure high standards of teaching and learning. Oversee the modification of curriculum plans, ensuring they remain relevant, inclusive, and aligned with educational best practices. Monitor curriculum effectiveness and assessment data, making informed decisions to drive student progress and achievement. Work closely with Heads of Department and Subject Leads to ensure consistency and progression across all subjects. Develop and implement innovative teaching and assessment strategies that support student engagement and success.
Leadership of Non-Core Subjects:
Provide strategic leadership and line management for non-core subjects, ensuring quality assurance and curriculum consistency. Support and develop subject leaders and teachers in their curriculum planning, delivery, and assessment. Promote cross-curricular collaboration to enhance interdisciplinary learning. Lead professional development initiatives for non-core subject staff to ensure high teaching standards and curriculum innovation.
Curriculum Learning Walks & Quality Assurance:
Lead curriculum-focused learning walks to monitor teaching and learning across subjects. Provide targeted feedback to support teacher development and improve student outcomes. Identify areas of strength and areas for improvement, working collaboratively with staff to drive progress. Ensure curriculum implementation is consistent with whole-school expectations and educational standards.
Secondary Staff Induction & Professional Development:
Oversee the induction program for new secondary staff, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with school expectations. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities focused on curriculum innovation, teaching strategies, and student engagement. Act as a mentor and coach for teachers, supporting their professional growth and effectiveness.
Additional Responsibilities:
Contribute to the strategic planning and decision-making within the secondary leadership team. Work closely with SLT to ensure curriculum priorities align with whole-school objectives. Use data analysis to inform curriculum adjustments and enhance student progress. Engage with parents and the wider community to promote curriculum initiatives and student success.
Professional Growth:
Stay updated on curriculum research, educational trends, and best practices. Engage in continuous professional development and networking within the educational community. Share knowledge and expertise through training sessions, collaboration, and leadership initiatives.
Note:
This job description provides an overview of the role and responsibilities of the Assistant Headteacher - Curriculum. Specific job requirements may vary depending on the school’s needs and priorities and additional responsibilities may be given.
Skills
An excellent team player both within the department and across phases
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.
Job Location Sharjah, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Teacher Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience Years of Experience Min: 2 Residence Location United Arab Emirates
GEMS CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE SCHOOL - SHARJAH
Education Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Cambridge International Private School, Sharjah (GCS) opened in Sept 2019 and in its first 4 years of operation, it has grown to be the school of choice in the Emirate, rated as the Best School in Sharjah according to the reputed ‘Which School Advisor’ website. After receiving a ‘Very Good’ rating in its first inspection. Now with over 2300 students FS1 to Year 13 GCS is looking to furth... er grow and broaden its current curriculum offering to students. Just 25 minutes from Downtown Dubai, this extremely successful school, delivers the National Curriculum of England, with distinct opportunities to develop students’ full potential academically, socially and personally in a warm, happy and safe environment with design thinking at the core of its curriculum. GCS is one of GEMS Education’s 43 schools in the Middle East. GEMS has a rich legacy of over 60 years, operating a network of international schools across the globe. We have the privilege of educating over 150,000 children. Our mission is to provide high-quality education that prepares students for success in an ever-changing world. With a focus on holistic development, we nurture the minds, bodies, and hearts of our students, fostering a lifelong love for learning and equipping them with the skills they need to be successful.
