Deputy Head of Primary- August 2025
Job Description
Due to the continued success of our GEMS Wesgreen Internation School, Sharjah we are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Primary supporting the team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experience leader to take the next step in their career with a global leading company and within a world – class International School.
We are British Schools Overseas (BSO), allowing us to offer ECT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute.
As Deputy Head of Primary, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the direction and success of the school. Your main responsibilities will include:
Key Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to :
promote and ensure high levels of safeguarding, child protection, student development and well being assist, support, represent and deputise for the Head of Primary embrace and encourage the ethos and standards of excellence as defined in the GEMS Core Values play a major role in formulating and reviewing the School Improvement Plan, Strategic Direction and Self Evaluation maintain and develop the ethos, values and overall mission and vision of the school promote a positive image of the school lead and develop staff through effective coaching, mentoring and performance management. ensure that the school plays a constructive role in the life of the community monitor and evaluate the performance of the school, students and staff. implement policies for all stakeholders take a lead in the efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines to be accountable to the Head of Primary and ultimately the Principal/CEO to fully understand the requirements and expectations within the National Curriculum for England, Ministry of Education, Dubai Schools Inspection Framework and British School Overseas Framework
Skills
Successful candidates will need to:
Have a certified teaching qualification, at degree level such as B.Ed, PGCE, PGDE or equivalent. At least 5 years of solid and demonstrable experience in teaching up to A level at a British curriculum Secondary School. Experience in a similar role The personal leadership qualities to developing trusting relationships, a coaching approach to development and be able to inspire others. The desire to provide outstanding teaching and learning Aspiration to work in a world class school with real prospects for enhancing their career Excellent IT and interpersonal communication skills to work closely with students and parents A creative and enthusiastic approach both in and out of the classroom
All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:
Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.
GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.
Job Location Sharjah, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Manager Career Level Mid Career - Over 2 years experience
WESGREEN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SHARJAH
Education Sharjah, United Arab Emirates GEMS Wesgreen International School is a world class British School in the Heart of Sharjah and is recognised amongst the most prestigious British Curriculum international schools in the state. We are a vibrant, welcoming and dynamic school, that provides a world class British education for every student who enters our doors. Our main purpose is to ensure that every single child receives ... a world class education across all areas of their development. We have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve their full potential. As a British School Overseas (accredited and recognised by the DfE in the UK), we continue to evolve our educational offering to ensure we are equipping all our students with the right mindset and skills set to enable them to thrive in the world of today and tomorrow. Wesgreen students are being prepared to be the leaders of tomorrow. Wesgreen International School was founded in 1991 and became a member of the GEMS international network of schools in 2017. The school follows the National Curriculum for England (NCfE) and has around 3500 students spread across four separate campuses on one site: Early Years (FS1, FS2, and Year 1); a co-educational Primary (Year 2 to Year 5); a Boys' Secondary School (Year 6 to Year 13), and a similar Secondary Girls' School. Wesgreen is a world-class academic institution with a long history of high academic Success. The school is a member of the British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), which helps raise educational standards and creates opportunities for staff professional development. The school is also an AoBSO (Association of British Schools Oversea) member, which is a selective association of only the top British International schools from around the world and recognised by the UK department for Education. Many alumni serve as dedicated members of their alma mater's parent body, while others excel at some of the world's best universities. In addition, the school inspires excellence and empowers global minds by engaging passionate and qualified international educators in a culturally responsive setting. Many staff and families enjoy longstanding educational partnerships, which is one of the community's many strengths and reason of connection.
