Head of Curriculum & Assessment - Sept 2025
Job Description
At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience. We are seeking an exceptional Head of Curriculum and Assessment who is willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for September 2025
We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success. This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks. Some specific examples include:
Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB), Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership. Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World class School’
Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research. Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN).
Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to not just maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that. Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy. With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world.
Skills
Position Overview: We are currently recruiting for a Head of Curriculum & Assessment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Head Teacher for Learning and Teaching, Deputy Head Teacher of Curriculum and Assessment, and Principal to drive the improvement of the school by providing strategic leadership in all aspects linked to curriculum, assessment, and the integration of educational technology.
Key Responsibilities
Driving the improvement of the school by providing strategic leadership of all aspects linked to curriculum, assessment, and the integration of educational technology. Develop and embed innovative pedagogical approaches, incorporating technology to inspire all students and raise standards, including for SEND, Gifted and Talented, and Emirati students. Monitoring and quality assurance of assessment practice and curriculum design to accelerate student performance. Develop and deliver an effective professional development programme tailored to the specific needs of staff and targeted areas for whole school development, including the development of middle leaders. Ensuring student learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management, leading to the highest possible academic outcomes for all. Playing a key role in School Self-Evaluation ensuring agreed actions are effective, timely and positively impacting on student outcomes. Collaborate with Curriculum Leaders to establish robust targets and Annual Action Plans that improve student outcomes, supported by effective use of technology. Sharing the responsibility for the management of the school and contributing to the consultative and decision-making processes.
Successful candidates will need to:
Qualified Teacher Status. Honors degree and/or post-graduate qualification. Evidence of ongoing personal professional development as both a teacher and/or leader. At least 3 years’ experience of middle/senior leadership with a curriculum/L&T element. Experience in leading Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to situations and manage professional relationships. A clear drive and motivation for all students to achieve and exceed their potential. A willingness to commit and support the vision for GEMS Wellington International School.
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 Education
GEMS WELLINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - DUBAI
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates GEMS Wellington International School, a mixed private school for children aged 3-18, is situated in the Al Sufouh area of Dubai and is owned and run by GEMS Education. Student numbers are over 2,800, around half of whom are British. The school was established in 2005 and offers the National Curriculum of England from Foundation Stage to Year 11 and the International Baccalaureate Diplom... a Programme, courses and careers programme in Years 12 and 13. It also offers opportunities for students to excel in leadership, sport, creative and performing arts. The extensive amenities available to the students at GEMS Wellington International School include a full range of sports facilities, multiple science laboratories, an astronomy observatory, a recording studio and an underground music floor. All GEMS teachers have access to the GEMS Professional Development programme and over 150 events and workshops each year to help keep their teaching practices cutting-edge. GEMS Wellington International aims to celebrate the diversity within the school and to create a nurturing environment with a strong, open and positive partnership between all stakeholders and the wider community. Parent participation in their children’s education is strongly encouraged. The school believes that, to be successful, children must be happy. Broadening their interests and personal qualities is an important feature of school life and there is a commitment to cultivating independence in students from an early age. Creative and critical thinking within the context of meaningful real-life learning experiences is promoted and the school endeavours, above all, to equip its students with the skills, attitudes and attributes required to become respectful, proactive citizens in an international community - respectful of themselves, each other and the world around them.
