Assistant Headteacher (Secondary), ASTON EDUCATION
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**Job:** Assistant Headteacher (Secondary) **Employer:** British International School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates **Start date:** 17th August 2026 **Annual Tax\-Free Salary:** £40,000 \- £56,000 \+Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000\) **Contract:** Full\-time, fixed term for 2 years Aston Education is working with a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in
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British International School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start date:
Annual Tax-Free Salary
£40,000 - £56,000 +Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)
Contract
Full-time, fixed term for 2 years
Aston Education is working with a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
They are looking for a full-time SecondaryAssistant Headteacher with a focus on Assessment and Curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent Middle or Senior Leader with a proven track record of improving Assessment and Curriculum standards in a secondary school.
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 school's key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.
The school's 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:
The Assistant Headteacher will work closely alongside the Headteacher and the Secondary Senior Management team to ensure outstanding outcomes for their students.
Your role will focus on leading on Assessment and Curriculum across the secondary school and sixth form.
As an Assistant Headteacher, you'll have a teaching responsibility for 12 lessons a week.
Skills And Qualifications Required
- QTS
- Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE and a relevant degree
- Proven track record of leading and improving Assessment and Curriculum standards in a secondary school
- Successful UK leadership and management experience in a secondary school
- Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum and Assessment
- Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Successful completion of course such as NPQSL, NPQML (Desirable)
Benefits
- Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation And Housing Allowance
- 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 Assistant Headteacher 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.
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