Overview

GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL – FUJAIRAH
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Deputy Head of Primary to join our leadership team in August 2026. The successful candidate will support the Head of Primary in driving academic excellence, enhancing teaching and learning, and fostering a positive school culture.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a skilled middle or senior leader to make a meaningful contribution within a dynamic primary school setting.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deputise for the Head of Primary as required.
• Lead curriculum development and assessment across Primary stages.
• Support teacher development through coaching, observations, and CPD initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and behaviour standards.
• Contribute to strategic planning and school improvement priorities.
Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Education or Bachelor of Arts in English and PGCE or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of teaching experience, with leadership experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive improvement.
GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.
Education
Bachelor in Education
Preferred Candidate
Management – Manager Director of Staff
Min: 3
Bachelors
About GEMS Education
Trusted for over 55 years and now a third generation education family, GEMS Education began in a single school room in Dubai. Today, we have the privilege of educating over 190,000 students from over 176 countries through GEMS owned and managed schools globally; over 270,000 students access resources through our services division; and we will impact 20 million by 2020 students through the initiatives of our Charity partner Varkey Foundation.

