Head of Curriculum & Assessment – Sept 2025

At GEMS Wellington International School, our vision is to ensure that all of our students are beacons of social responsibility, empowered by a co-constructed, pioneering and authentic learning experience.  We are seeking an exceptional Head of Curriculum and Assessment who is willing to uphold our values of integrity, empathy and fortitude, to join our established team for September 2025

We are a fully inclusive, high performing school, with a long history of success.  This is evidenced through our performance in rigorous inspection and accreditation frameworks.  Some specific examples include:

• Rated as ‘Outstanding’ for 14 consecutive years by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB),
• Rated as ‘Outstanding’ by British Schools Overseas
• Holder of the coveted COBIS Patrons accreditation, with beacon status for Leadership.
• Recognition as a High Performance Learning (HPL) ‘World class School’

Through our personalised professional development programme, we ensure our teachers are at the forefront of global educational best practice and research.  Our teachers have the opportunity to engage with a wide number of stakeholders and partners, such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) and the Best Practice Network (BPN). 

Our personalised and bespoke professional development program affirms our commitment to not just maintain high educational standards but to position our teachers at the cutting edge of global educational best practices and research. The dynamic world of education requires dynamic educators, and with us, you are empowered to be just that.  Our collaboration with esteemed organizations such as the Schools Students and Teachers Network (SSAT), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), and our Inquiry Driven Innovation partnership with Harvard Project Zero ensures that every teacher is equipped with world-class knowledge and pedagogy.  With most of our leaders being promoted from within the GEMS network of schools, GEMS teachers are in a unique position to further progress their career as we continue our expansion within the UAE and around the world.

Position Overview: We are currently recruiting for a Head of Curriculum & Assessment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deputy Head Teacher for Learning and Teaching, Deputy Head Teacher of Curriculum and Assessment, and Principal to drive the improvement of the school by providing strategic leadership in all aspects linked to curriculum, assessment, and the integration of educational technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Driving the improvement of the school by providing strategic leadership of all aspects linked to curriculum, assessment, and the integration of educational technology.
• Develop and embed innovative pedagogical approaches, incorporating technology to inspire all students and raise standards, including for SEND, Gifted and Talented, and Emirati students.
• Monitoring and quality assurance of assessment practice and curriculum design to accelerate student performance.
• Develop and deliver an effective professional development programme tailored to the specific needs of staff and targeted areas for whole school development, including the development of middle leaders.
• Ensuring student learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management, leading to the highest possible academic outcomes for all.
• Playing a key role in School Self-Evaluation ensuring agreed actions are effective, timely and positively impacting on student outcomes.
• Collaborate with Curriculum Leaders to establish robust targets and Annual Action Plans that improve student outcomes, supported by effective use of technology.
• Sharing the responsibility for the management of the school and contributing to the consultative and decision-making processes.

Successful candidates will need to:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Honors degree and/or post-graduate qualification.
• Evidence of ongoing personal professional development as both a teacher and/or leader.
• At least 3 years’ experience of middle/senior leadership with a curriculum/L&T element.
• Experience in leading Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt to situations and manage professional relationships.
• A clear drive and motivation for all students to achieve and exceed their potential.
• A willingness to commit and support the vision for GEMS Wellington International School.

All positions attract an excellent remuneration package including: Competitive tax-free salary, individual fully furnished accommodation, free schooling, private medical insurance, annual airfares to country of residence and end of Service Gratuity.

GEMS Teachers also have free access to our loyalty app GEMS rewards www.gemsrewards.com which provides significant savings on day-to-day life in the UAE. We offer thousands of discounts and 2 for 1 offers on everything from flights, hotels, restaurants and retail outlets, making your salary go further and enhancing the opportunity to save whilst working overseas.