- Embracing and promoting the ethos and standards of excellence as outlined in the GEMS Core Values.
- Ensuring rigorous academic standards in line with the school's commitment to helping all students reach their full potential and achieving the UAE National Agenda targets.
- Managing budgets and undertaking teaching and other professional duties as delegated by the Principal.
- Leading the Secondary team, including overseeing performance management.
Candidates for this role should possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- An effective and dynamic leader with a proven track record in achieving sustained school improvement, substantiated by concrete data.
- A commitment to promoting excellence and fostering a culture of high standards and care, offering equal opportunities for all.
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing staff and encouraging innovative approaches to learning.
- Experience in enhancing the skills and competencies of teachers through sustained school improvement models, such as coaching.
- A comprehensive understanding of best practice pedagogy.
- A desire to innovate and be creative in the provision of learning to ensure the success of all students.
- A genuine passion for the broader co-curricular life of a school.