[Hiring] Assistant Head Teacher Dubai UAE
Position: Assistant Head Teacher
Date posted: 2025-03-17
Industry: Education
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 3 to 5 year
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree is required
Salary: AED 5000 to 10000
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Company: GEMS Founders School
Description:
Join Our Team: Assistant Head Teacher – Inclusion (AHT-Inclusion) | GEMS Founders School, Dubai
We are excited to offer an exceptional leadership opportunity within our Outstanding Inclusion Department at GEMS Founders School – Dubai for the 2025/2026 academic year. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team and drive excellence, equity, and success for every student.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as an Associate Senior Leader, contributing to whole-school strategic leadership and decision-making.
- Line-manage five Inclusion Leaders and support a team of nearly 60 professionals, fostering collaboration and excellence.
- Oversee and lead the Students of Determination (SofD), English Language Learners (ELL), Gifted & Talented (G&T), and Counselling teams, ensuring high-quality provision for all students.
- Collaborate with Cluster Heads of Inclusion to strengthen inclusive practices across cluster schools.
- Lead the development and expansion of the Alternative Pathway, creating tailored learning opportunities for diverse learners.
- Oversee in-house therapy services and the Centre for supporting students of determination, ensuring impactful, evidence-based interventions.
- Oversee compliance and quality assurance, preparing for internal and external inspections.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan for the Inclusion Department, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
- Provide professional development and coaching to staff, equipping them with inclusive teaching strategies and best practices.
Requirements:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar leadership role within inclusive education.
- Strong expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEN) and strategic inclusion development.
- Knowledge of UAE regulatory compliance (KHDA, SPEA, ADEK) is highly desirable.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing school-wide inclusion initiatives.
- Expertise in regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and inspection preparation.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
by March 30th 2025, with “AHT-Inclusion” as the subject line.