Assistant Head Teacher – Primary

GEMS Metropole School

GEMS Metropole School, founded in 2014 in Motor City, delivers the UK National Curriculum from FS1 to Year 13. It stands out with a technology-rich, media-enhanced environment that integrates AR/AI tools, innovation labs, and well-equipped sports and arts facilities—an intentional push toward innovationapnews.com+15gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com+15ae.indeed.com+15. The school nurtures a collaborative learning culture rooted in high-performance thinking skills and real-world problem-solving, with open classroom practices that encourage peer learning and reflective teaching.

Customer focus is central: small class sizes and strong inclusion pathways (Unity, Harmony, Discovery) ensure tailored support for all learners, including those with additional needsgemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com. Sustainability emerges through outdoor “Forest School” programs and a growing emphasis on student well-beingapnews.com+7gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com+7gemsmetropoleschool-dubai.com+7.

Core values—empathy, integrity, compassion, leadership, and respect—are embedded across academic, pastoral, and extracurricular domains, creating a supportive and globally-conscious community of around 4,000 students representing over 100 nationalitiesarabmls.org.


💼 Current Teaching Roles & Salary Estimates (all tax-free, incl. benefits)

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Job Summary

We are recruiting an experienced and enthusiastic Assistant Head Teacher to support in leading our motivated team of students and staff in Primary. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the strategic leadership within Primary year groups and will play a key role in striving for excellence at all levels.

Ideal candidates will be well qualified with a sound knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning across the Primary year groups, in particular with reference to the National Curriculum for England. You should have proven leadership skills and evidence of excellence in all aspects of your work.

The successful candidate will join a strong and dedicated leadership team and help us drive forward expectations through outstanding practice. The position is non class based, with some teaching, and will concentrate on the leadership and development of the Primary year groups.
Experience
• Minimum of 2 years experience of leadership.
• Evidence of continually improving teaching and learning (ideally through experience of coaching staff).
• Minimum of 5 years teaching experience.

Skills and attributes

Leadership
• Effective team worker and leader.
• High expectations for accountability and consistency.
• Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
• Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
• An understanding of a wider school community and the importance of working as a through school.

Teaching and Learning
• Outstanding classroom practitioner.
• Effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
• Has good communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement.
• Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training

Working with GEMS Education offers you a unique opportunity for career progressions and enhance your experience in a global setting. Whether this is your first role in international education or the latest in your successful career overseas, GEMS provides you with the unparalleled chance to be part of the world’s largest K-12 private school operator.
About Your Benefits

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including:

Competitive tax free salary, accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence, and end of service gratuity
About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):
• Resume/CV
• Passport-size photograph

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