Head of Primary

Job Title

Head of Primary

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

AED 18,000 – 20,000 per month, tax‑free, inclusive of base salary and housing allowance. The package also includes:

• 50% fee remission on school fees
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Flight allowance
• End‑of‑service benefits in accordance with UAE labour law

August 2026

This is a well‑established and highly regarded international school in Dubai, offering a structured and rigorous academic programme across the primary years. The school is committed to delivering a high‑quality curriculum that places equal emphasis on academic excellence, holistic development and outstanding teaching practice. With a clear vision for continuous improvement and a strong culture of professional collaboration, this is a school that takes both its students and its staff seriously.

The primary stage is a vibrant and important part of the school community, and the incoming Head of Primary will play a central role in shaping its continued growth and development — leading a dedicated team of teachers, driving curriculum quality, and ensuring that every child in the primary years receives an outstanding educational experience.

This role will suit an experienced primary leader who is equally comfortable in the classroom and the boardroom — someone who leads with both warmth and authority, and who understands that great schools are built on great teaching. You will thrive here if you are highly organised, strategically minded, and genuinely invested in the professional growth of the people around you.

Leaders who are collaborative by nature, data‑informed in their decision‑making, and uncompromising in their commitment to high standards will find this an exceptionally rewarding place to lead.

Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting and rewarding destinations for international educators and school leaders. A tax‑free salary, world‑class infrastructure, stunning year‑round sunshine and a warm, diverse expatriate community make it an outstanding place to live and work. Whether you are drawn by the cultural vibrancy, the travel connections, the quality of life, or simply the opportunity to lead at the highest level in one of the most dynamic education markets in the world, Dubai consistently delivers.

It is a safe, modern and genuinely cosmopolitan city where ambitious education professionals build exceptional careers.

• A valid teaching licence is essential — for example, a PGCE or a recognised US state teaching licence
• Significant experience in primary education, including a proven track record in a leadership or middle leadership role
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, lesson planning, assessment and staff development at primary level

• Experience working within the KHDA regulatory framework is a significant advantage — candidates who understand Dubai’s inspection and compliance requirements and can lead a team confidently through a KHDA review will stand out strongly in this process
• Proven ability to lead, train, guide and support a team of primary teachers, overseeing their professional development and career progression
• Strong curriculum expertise, including the ability to design annual curriculum frameworks, review syllabi and ensure timely completion of all programmes of study
• Experience conducting formal and informal classroom observations, providing high‑quality feedback and driving improvement in teaching and learning
• Ability to plan and manage timetables, workload distribution and staffing requirements effectively
• Strong data literacy — comfortable analysing student performance data, reporting results to senior leadership and using insights to inform curriculum and teaching decisions
• Collaborative and proactive approach to working with Human Resources on recruitment, selection, onboarding and training of teaching staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with teachers, senior leaders and families alike
• Highly organised, strategic and solutions‑focused, with the ability to…