Vice Principal - PYP/MYP/DP
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About the Role
GEMS Education is seeking a Vice Principal for PYP/MYP/DP to join their team in Dubai. The role involves strategic leadership of IB programmes, teaching and learning oversight, staff development, and student wellbeing.
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Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the IB Programmes, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision, values, and whole school priorities
- Lead on teaching and learning across the IB Programmes, driving high standards of classroom practice, assessment, and student outcomes
- Support the Principal in the delivery and continuous strategic development of the IB continuum
- Co line manage and develop Heads of Department and Middle Leaders
- 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
- Lead on behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding
- Strengthen parent and community engagement
- Contribute to school self evaluation, accreditation, and inspection processes
- Support operational and timetable planning
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in education, or an initial degree plus a recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDE, Bachelor of Education or equivalent)
- A minimum of 5 years’ successful teaching experience
- A minimum of 5 years’ leadership responsibility at Middle or Senior Leadership level within a Primary/Middle/Senior School setting of an IB Continuum school
- Proven experience leading teaching and learning, pastoral systems, or curriculum delivery across the phase (preferably within an IB or international school environment)
- Strong understanding of KHDA requirements, inspection frameworks, child protection expectations, and UAE educational regulations
- Strong understanding of school operations, including staff management, student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding
- Experience with resource planning, staffing allocation, and budget management to support strategic priorities
- Strong understanding of IB Processes, Systems, Networks, Evaluation, Accreditation and documentation
- Professionally certified teacher, meeting the requirements of relevant regulatory bodies (e.g. KHDA or equivalent)
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Job Description
- We are looking for a qualified Vice Principal – PYP/ MYP/DP to join our established team a September 2026 start is preferred.
- The Vice Principal – PYP/MYP/DP plays a key role in shaping the strategic direction, culture, and performance.
- Working closely with the Principal and wider leadership team, the postholder provides high level leadership across teaching and learning, student experience, and staff development.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the IB Programmes, ensuring alignment with the school’s vision, values, and whole school priorities.
- Lead on teaching and learning across the IB Programmes, driving high standards of classroom practice, assessment, and student outcomes.
- Support the Principal in the delivery and continuous strategic development of the IB continuum, ensuring fidelity to IB standards and requirements.
- Co 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.
- 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 Executive and Senior Leadership Teams 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.
- Act as a visible, approachable leader who models the school’s values and promotes a positive, aspirational culture for staff and students.
Key Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in education, or an initial degree plus a recognized teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, PGDE, Bachelor of Education or equivalent).
- A minimum of 5 years’ successful teaching experience, with a minimum of 5 years’ leadership responsibility Middle or Senior Leadership level within a Primary/ Middle/Senior School setting of an IB Continuum school.
- Proven experience leading teaching and learning, pastoral systems, or curriculum delivery across the phase (preferably within an IB or international school environment).
- Strong understanding of KHDA requirements, inspection frameworks, child protection expectations, and UAE educational regulations.
- Strong understanding of school operations, including staff management, student wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding.
- Experience with resource planning, staffing allocation, and budget management to support strategic priorities.
- Strong understanding of IB Processes, Systems, Networks, Evaluation, Accreditation and documentation.
- Experience as an IB workshop leader, programme coordinator, consultant, or evaluator.
- 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 Master's Degree in Education or advanced leadership qualifications (e.g. NPQSL, NPQH, Master’s) preferred but not essential.
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