VP of Secondary - Aug 2026

We are looking for a qualified Vice Principal of Secondary to join our established team at GEMS Education, in Dubai, starting from August 2026.

The Vice Principal (Secondary) plays a key role in shaping the strategic direction, culture, and performance of the Secondary School. Working closely with the Principal and wider leadership team, the postholder provides high-level leadership across teaching and learning, student experience, and staff development, ensuring consistently high standards and strong outcomes aligned with the school’s vision.

Core Responsibilities:

• 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.