Assistant Headteacher- Primary- August 2026

Due to the continued success of our GEMS Founders School, Al Mizhar, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Headteacher within Primary. 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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced teachers 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.

We are British Schools Overseas (BSO) accredited gaining Outstanding judgements in all standards, allowing us to offer the NQT, QTS and iPGCE programmes to our teachers through the TES Institute. GEMS Founders School, Dubai is truly unique and anyone who comes to work here has a wonderful opportunity to leave their mark.

In line with our school vision, you will have the opportunity to Grow, Flourish and an ethos of Mindfulness in everything you do at GFM

GEMS Founders Schools offer leaders the opportunity to shape high-impact practice within a fast-growing, values-driven British curriculum environment. You will work closely with experienced school leaders, influence whole-school improvement from the outset, and benefit from the scale, support, and professional growth pathways of the global GEMS Education network.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and model excellent classroom practice in line with GEMS Teaching & Learning Policy, Teach Like a GEMS Educator (TLAG) and Read Like a GEMS Educator (RLAG).
• Support the Principal and SLT in school improvement, staff development, and safeguarding.
• Coach and mentor teachers to ensure consistently high standards of teaching, assessment, and inclusion.
• Use data and assessment to improve student outcomes and support KHDA inspection readiness.
• Promote positive behaviour, wellbeing, and a strong school culture aligned with GEMS values.