Overview

GEMS WINCHESTER SCHOOL – DUBAI

Job Description

We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking Primary Director to join our school from August 2026. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic school leader with strong middle‑leadership experience and a proven track record of driving excellence in teaching, learning, and student wellbeing.

This role is suited for a strategic thinker who is passionate about innovation and committed to shaping outstanding primary education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide visionary leadership across the Primary School.
  • Drive academic excellence, high-quality teaching, and a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Lead curriculum development, assessment, and instructional standards.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing pastoral environment.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leaders, teachers, and the wider school community.
  • Champion innovation and digital transformation, including AI integration to enhance learning and operations.
  • Strengthen student wellbeing, safeguarding practices, and positive behaviour systems.

Skills

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree with full teaching qualifications (e.g., BEd, PGCE, QTS).
  • Recognized teaching qualification.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of proven middle‑leadership experience in a reputable school.
  • Demonstrated success in raising standards and leading teams.
  • Strong understanding of primary curriculum frameworks.
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and people-management skills.

Desirable Expertise

We strongly welcome candidates with additional experience in:

  • Innovation and digital transformation
  • Use of AI in education
  • Pastoral leadership / wellbeing initiatives
  • Change management and school 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.

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Preferred Candidate

Career Level
Mid Career – Over 2 years experience
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.