Overview

THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOL – DUBAI

Job Description

4.1 Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (TLA)

 

·         Ensure that the quality of TLA continues to move towards Outstanding across the school

·         Ensure that high quality assessment leads to improvements in teaching and learning which in turn leads to improved student outcomes  

 

4.2 Quality Assurance

 

·         Ensure effective self-evaluation and Quality Assurance (QA) systems across the school

·         Oversee the writing of all parts of the Self Evaluation Form (SEF) related to TLA

·         Write improvement plans, based on self and external evaluation, relating to the quality of TLA

·         Report to the Senior Team and Local Advisory Board (LAB) on the quality of TLA and implementation of improvement plans

4.3 Staff Development

 

·         Ensure that areas of development identified through QA systems are addressed through appropriate staff training

·         Lead the induction programme for new teachers

 

 4.4 Student Outcomes

 

·         Ensure that high quality TLA leads to improved student outcomes (academic achievement and development of key skills and attributes)

·         Lead the examinations and data teams to develop efficient and effective systems that lead to improved academic outcomes

·         Report to the Senior Team and LAB on the progress of students at all Key Stages and take appropriate action for improvement where necessary

·         Provide appropriate advice and guidance to students around the time of their board examinations

·         Ensure examinations and other assessments run smoothly for all students

 

4.5 Policies and Procedures

 

Qualifications:

Bachelor and Master’s in any core subject.

Qualifies Teacher status

Experience:

Experience as subject HOD or experienced in leading teaching, learning and assessments in a multicultural school.

Skills:

·         A thorough understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of National Curriculum for England.

·         Well-developed leadership and organisational skills

·         Proven ability to use initiative, to think strategically and to adopt an active approach to problem solving.

·         Ability to respond and implement new policies and procedures.

·         An effective communicator with strong leadership skills.

·         An innovative thinker with the ability to think laterally and find decisive solutions to problems

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

· Energetic, enthusiastic and resilient, with the ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively.

 

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.

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Job Details

Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Company Industry
Education
Company Type
Employer (Private Sector)
Job Role
Teacher
Joining Date
2026-03-02
Employment Status
Full time
Employment Type
Full Time Employee
Manages Others
Yes

Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Years of Experience
Min: 3 Max: 5
Residence Location

Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
Years of Experience
Min: 3 Max: 5
Residence Location
United Arab Emirates
Degree
Masters

 

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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.

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