Director Of Learning Math – August 2025

GEMS Westminster School – Ras Al Khaimah WSR is a real community that combines tradition and innovation in teaching and learning, enabling pupils to be the best they can be in all aspects of school life.

We offer the internationally recognized National Curriculum for England, and prepare students to take the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) course and A Level Examinations of the Universities of Cambridge and London (UK). At the present time, the school offers this curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage to Grade 12 and Pre-KG.

• To provide leadership, direction, and management to ensure sustained improvement of the Foundation Stage.
• To share in and support the leadership of the school as a member of the extended Senior Leadership Team.
• To help lead the school in the policies and practices of continuous school improvement and staff development in relation to a specific Key Stage or Phase.
• Take overall responsibility for the quality and standards of teaching and learning across the Key Stage, this to include providing analysis and reports to the Senior Leadership Team as required.
• To keep up to date with current developments in teaching and learning and in school improvement in the Key Stage and to share this with staff.
• To help to formulate the aims and objectives of the Key Stage and policies for their implementation.
• Curriculum planning and the giving of feedback and advice as well as assisting and supporting colleagues with the planning and delivery of a differentiated curriculum.
• To lead the Key Stage team in the delivery of a creative and stimulating curriculum.
• To seek ways of sharing good practice in the Key Stage and to ensure dialogue about teaching and learning amongst school staff.
• To ensure that the requirements of the Key Stage including arrangements for assessment and moderation are met.
• To ensure appropriate support for individuals and groups of pupils based on assessment data.
• To ensure that all the children in the Key Stage are able to learn and achieve to the best of their ability.
• To monitor and evaluate the impact of the policies, practices, targets, and priorities in the Key Stage, identifying developments needed and working Leadership Team to achieve them.
• To ensure curricular policy development is focused on continuous improvement.
• To share in and support the strategic leadership of the school and to bring out the potential for leadership in others.
• To be an excellent role model of outstanding practice to all staff.
• To act as a line manager for all staff in the Key including performance management and ensuring individual professional development.
• To actively develop relationships with parents and the wider community

• Proven experience teaching (I)GCSE and A Level.
• A strong track record of raising attainment and improving progress.
• Excellent understanding of teaching, learning and curriculum development.
• At least two years’ experience as a middle or senior leader
• Strong communication and people management skills.
• A relevant degree and PGCE/ QTS from a UK university.

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.

Bachelors of Science – Math August 2025