Head of Year 9

Job: Head of Year 9

Employer:International School - The School of Research Science Dubai United Arab Emirates

Start date: 17th August2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: 34500 - 40000 Benefits including housing flight allowance medical and gratuity (worth over 15000)

Contract: Full-time fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with The School of Research Science a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Head of Year 9 to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Teacher of Maths Science Computing Girls PE Art DT or Psychology or a middle leader to develop their leadership skills in supporting colleagues in strengthening their practice.

The employer:

The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence inclusivity and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5 and they offer excellent modern facilities. The schools key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The schools Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff and they foster a culture of collaboration respect and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities include:

As a Head of Year 9 youll promote high academic expectations for all students within a year group and monitor the academic progress of students across subjects using assessment data and progress tracking systems.

Youll identify underachievement within a year group and coordinate appropriate interventions in collaboration with teachers department leaders and the leadership team.

Youll take primary responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of students within a year group and monitor attendance punctuality behaviour and wellbeing. Youll build strong positive relationships with students and promote a culture of respect responsibility and belonging.

Youll teach Maths Science Computing Girls PE Art DT or Psychologyacross KS3 KS4 and KS5 and prepare the students for IGCSE and A level exams.

Skills and Qualifications required:

• PGCE and QTS / QTLS
• Degree in Maths Science Computing PE/Sport Art Design or Psychology
• Successful UK teaching experience in Maths Science Computing Girls PE Art DT or Psychology at secondary school level
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
• Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
• Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively
• Commitment to excellence inclusivity and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this Head of Year 9 job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.