Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning

About the role

GEMS International School – Dubai Hills, an IB World School offering education from Early Years through Grade 12, is seeking an Assistant Principal Teaching and Learning to join its Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Senior Vice Principal – Teaching and Learning, the role supports classroom practice, professional development and school improvement, depending on experience and school priorities it may cover phase-specific or whole-school responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the whole-school Teaching and Learning strategy and promote high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
• Lead professional development, instructional coaching and staff mentoring, and foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support quality assurance and school improvement through learning walks, lesson observations, professional dialogue and evidence-informed evaluation.
• Work with teachers and middle leaders to strengthen pedagogy, curriculum delivery, assessment and student engagement.
• Champion inclusive and differentiated teaching for all learners, including students of determination, EAL learners and high attainers.
• Promote the school's IB philosophy, inquiry-based learning and international mindedness across relevant phases and programmes.
• Lead designated teaching and learning initiatives and contribute to strategic planning, inspection and accreditation readiness.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree and recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, BEd or equivalent); a Master's or leadership qualification is desirable.
• Proven middle or senior leadership experience with a track record of improving teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Experience leading or contributing to professional development, instructional coaching, quality assurance and school improvement.
• Experience in an IB environment, ideally with knowledge of one or more IB programmes.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of pedagogy, curriculum development, assessment and inclusive classroom practice.
• Ability to inspire, support and develop teachers and middle leaders.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a proactive, collaborative leadership style.

The start date is January 2027, with flexibility for a later start. Applications with an up-to-date CV are submitted through the school's careers portal and reviewed on a rolling basis.