Deputy Head – Senior School (Teaching and Learning)

• Lead the development and implementation of the Teaching and Learning strategy across the Senior School.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching through lesson observations, learning walks and work scrutiny.
• Hold middle and senior leaders accountable for the consistent implementation of teaching principles and policy.
• Use attainment and progress data to identify trends, inform interventions and drive improvement.
• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning.
• Support and, where appropriate, lead Internal Quality Assurance processes.
• Ensure high-quality assessment practices and consistent academic standards across all subjects.
• Monitor the impact of teaching and learning initiatives on pupil progress and attainment.
• Oversee the Celebration of Educational Excellence programme across the Senior School.
• Model consistently high-quality teaching practice.
• Lead and deliver Teaching and Learning CPD as part of the annual professional development cycle.
• Coordinate mentoring and coaching programmes to support teacher development.
• Promote a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to curriculum development and academic policy across Years 7–13.
• Lead and refine the bespoke study skills programme.
• Promote innovative teaching methods and the effective integration of digital learning strategies.
• Encourage creative, student-centred learning approaches that build independence and resilience.
• Work closely with Inclusion, ELL and academic support teams to ensure high-quality provision for all learners.
• Ensure teaching and learning strategies effectively support students of determination and all learner groups.
• Support the preparation of inspection documentation, including SEF and improvement planning.
• Monitor standards relating to teaching quality, curriculum adaptation, inclusion and student outcomes.
• Support implementation of international benchmark assessments and UAE curriculum requirements.
• Contribute to recruitment, policy development and strategic planning.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by the Head of Senior School or CEO.

• Proven strategic and operational leadership experience within a Senior School setting.
• Strong understanding of teaching and learning frameworks, curriculum development and data-driven improvement.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of British curriculum frameworks and inspection standards (KHDA, BSO).
• Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree or NPQ desirable.

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