Assistant Headteacher Primary- September 2025
Job Description
Due to the continued success of GEMS FirstPoint School, we are looking to appoint an outstanding Assistant Headteacher (Primary) for a September 2025.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Assistant Head Teacher – Primary to support the Head of School. This role involves overseeing curriculum, inclusion, pastoral care, teaching and learning, and professional development, ensuring the highest standards of education, student wellbeing, and staff growth
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 located in the heart of Dubai.
FirstPoint School prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment with extensive extra-curricular opportunities, that promotes innovation and a love of learning; our aim is to provide an environment where every student can achieve their potential and find personal success. Our students work towards globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs, and BTECs in a diverse selection of subjects.
Teaching at GEMS is more than just a job, it’s a career. Our teachers enjoy free access to leading CPD programs and have opportunities to grow with the company on a global scale. Graduate teachers will benefit from our accreditation with British Schools Overseas and enrolment in our ECT program, while more experienced teachers can explore advanced and accelerated career opportunities. GEMS teachers are at the forefront of growth and development, with many of our leaders emerging from within the GEMS network.
Skills
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management: Support the Head of Schools to achieve the strategic objectives for the Key Stage and school, leading action planning and school improvement initiatives. Teaching & Learning: Model excellent teaching, inspire staff and students, and lead the development of teaching standards across the Key Stage. Team Development: Lead and mentor year group leaders, and other teaching staff to drive improvements. Operational Support: Oversee key operational elements such as interventions, year group management, communications with parents, and ensuring a high standard of learning environments. Strategic Input: Provide strategic input into the continuous improvement of the Key Stage and the school, aligning with the school’s vision of delivering an exceptional learning experience.
Qualifications and Experience:
Essential: Degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. At least 4 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position. 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 Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Teacher
GEMS FIRSTPOINT SCHOOL - THE VILLA - DUBAI
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS FirstPoint School (FPS) opened in 2014 and is positioned in the heart of The Villa community in Dubai. It is a Premium British Curriculum School, providing an excellent standard of education to around 2000 students from Nursery (aged 2) to Year 13, with exciting plans to expand facilities further in the coming years. The school has grown rapidly and continues to be popular with fam... ilies from across Dubai with over 90 nationalities represented. FPS is housed in state-of-the-art buildings with a separate sport and performing arts centre, swimming pools, theatre, sports hall, dance, drama and music rooms. Our main building contains specialist facilities such as a range of computer labs, food technology kitchen, textiles and design suite, fully equipped Design Technology workshops, science labs and much more. The school prides itself on being inclusive and values-driven, creating a learning environment that promotes innovation and a love of learning. The curriculum offers a full, broad and balanced range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom, with a particular emphasis on an outstanding personalised education that allows all learners to achieve their potential and find personal success. As part of a vibrant local community, our students have the opportunity to study globally recognized A Levels, GCSEs and BTECs in a broad selection of subjects. Our teachers engage in purposeful professional development in a culture of continuous learning. A wide range of professional learning opportunities are available to teachers and FirstPoint is now a host venue for NPQ courses, with FPS senior leaders delivering the NPQSL and NPQH courses to aspirational colleagues from across the region.
