VP of Secondary
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- Dubai
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the Secondary School, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision, values, and whole-school priorities.
- Lead on teaching and learning across the Secondary phase, driving high standards of classroom practice, assessment, and student outcomes.
- Support the Principal in the delivery and continuous development of the IB continuum, ensuring fidelity to IB standards and requirements.
- Line-manage and develop Heads of Department and Middle Leaders, embedding a culture of accountability, professional growth, and high performance.
- Oversee student progress, achievement, and wellbeing, using data to inform interventions and strategic decision-making.
- Play a key role in staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning within the Secondary School.
- Lead on behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding, ensuring consistent application of policies and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Strengthen parent and community engagement, acting as a senior point of contact and representing the school with professionalism and credibility.
- Collaborate closely with the Primary Leadership Team to ensure effective transition, continuity, and coherence across phases.
- Contribute to school self-evaluation, accreditation, and inspection processes, including IB evaluation and local regulatory requirements.
- Support operational and timetable planning to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Secondary School.
- Act as a visible, approachable leader who models the school’s values and promotes a positive, aspirational culture for staff and students.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Education, or an initial degree plus a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDE or equivalent).
- A minimum of 5 years’ successful teaching experience, with demonstrable leadership responsibility at Middle or Senior Leadership level within a Secondary School setting.
- Proven experience leading teaching and learning, pastoral systems, or curriculum delivery across the Secondary phase (preferably within an IB or international school environment).
- Strong understanding of Secondary school operations, including staff management, student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding.
- Experience working collaboratively with senior leaders to drive school improvement, quality assurance, and staff development.
- Professionally certified teacher, meeting the requirements of relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. KHDA or equivalent).
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive, professional presence and the ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- A strong work ethic, resilience, and willingness to contribute fully to the wider life of the school.
- Advanced leadership qualifications (e.g. NPQSL, NPQH, Master’s) are preferred but not essential.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective leadership practice.
- Availability to start in August 2026.