{"id":59963,"date":"2026-04-13T10:21:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:21:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/head-of-secondary-british-curriculum-gcse-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T10:21:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T06:21:59","slug":"head-of-secondary-british-curriculum-gcse-experience","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/head-of-secondary-british-curriculum-gcse-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Secondary (British Curriculum \u2013 GCSE Experience)"},"content":{"rendered":"

411_2948203<\/p>\n

Head of Secondary – (British Curriculum GCSE Experience) <\/b> <\/p>\n

Reports to: <\/b> Principal
\u0627\u0644\u0645\u0648\u0642\u0639: <\/b> Shakhbout City
Contract: <\/b> \u062f\u0648\u0627\u0645 \u0643\u0627\u0645\u0644 <\/p>\n

Job Purpose: <\/h3>\n

The Head of Secondary plays a key leadership role in the strategic and operational development of the secondary school (Key Stages 3 to 5). The post holder ensures high-quality learning experiences through effective curriculum design, rigorous assessment practices and targeted support for student addition. The Head of Secondary serves as Examinations Officer for all IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, oversees career and university guidance and ensures the school maintains compliance with all exam boards and accreditation frameworks. <\/p>\n

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1. Leadership and Strategic Oversight <\/h3>\n
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  • Provide strategic leadership for the secondary section (Years 7-13) supporting the school’s mission and values. <\/li>\n
  • Support the implementation of the whole-school improvement plan in alignment with the school’s self-evaluation standards. <\/li>\n
  • Lead a culture of academic excellence, collaboration and continuous professional growth. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. Curriculum Oversight <\/h3>\n
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    • Ensure effective implementation and ongoing review of the Cambridge Lower Secondary IGCSE and International AS\/A Level programmes. <\/li>\n
    • Guarantee curriculum coherence, progression and alignment in standards across all subjects. <\/li>\n
    • Lead the integration of cross-curricular and skills-based learning approaches. <\/li>\n
    • Coordinate curriculum development to meet both international expectations and ADEK requirements. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Assessment & Examinations (Exams Officer) <\/h3>\n
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      • Lead and manage all internal and external assessments (e.g., baseline CAT4, GL assessments, IGCSEs, A-Levels). <\/li>\n
      • Oversee the scheduling, organisation and secure administration of exams in compliance with awarding body regulations. <\/li>\n
      • Ensure accurate and timely reporting of student progress and results. <\/li>\n
      • Analyse assessment data to monitor trends and inform teaching strategies and interventions. <\/li>\n
      • Lead and coordinate mock exams, checkpoint assessments and continuous assessments. <\/li>\n
      • Analyse assessment data to evaluate teaching effectiveness and inform intervention strategies. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Student Performance & Achievement <\/h3>\n
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        • Monitor and drive student progress across all subjects using performance benchmarks. <\/li>\n
        • Lead student performance reviews with academic teams using data to set targets and inform planning. <\/li>\n
        • Oversee academic interventions for underperforming students and promote high expectations for all. <\/li>\n
        • Report regularly to the Principal on academic outcomes and trends. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Career & University Guidance (Career Counsellor) <\/h3>\n
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          • Develop and deliver a comprehensive careers and university guidance programme tailored to both local and international pathways. <\/li>\n
          • Advise students on IGCSE and A Level subject choices, university applications (UCAS, Common App, etc.) and vocational options. <\/li>\n
          • Establish links with universities and external career service providers. <\/li>\n
          • Organise university fairs, application workshops and career orientation sessions for students and parents. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            6. Staff Leadership and Development <\/h3>\n
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            • Lead, mentor and manage Heads of Department, subject leaders and pastoral coordinators in the secondary school. <\/li>\n
            • Coordinate staff professional development in line with whole-school activity. <\/li>\n
            • Support new teacher induction and ensure all staff are familiar with curriculum requirements and expectations. <\/li>\n
            • Conduct lesson observations, performance reviews and support continuous pedagogical improvement. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              7. Student Welfare Behaviour and Pastoral Oversight <\/h3>\n
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              • Collaborate with pastoral teams to ensure a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment. <\/li>\n
              • Promote positive behaviour for learning and support the consistent application of the school’s behaviour policy. <\/li>\n
              • Champion student voice and leadership initiatives in line with the school’s student-centred ethos. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                Skills & Attributes: <\/h3>\n
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                • Strong leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills. <\/li>\n
                • Excellent understanding of data-driven school improvement. <\/li>\n
                • Commitment to high academic standards and holistic student development. <\/li>\n
                • Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents. <\/li>\n
                • Adaptability to work in a multicultural and international school environment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Benefits <\/h3>\n

                  As per UAE Labor Laws. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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