Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessments

Job Description

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Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessments

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Responsibilities

• 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

4.1 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

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor and Masters in any core subject
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience as subject HOD or experienced in leading teaching, learning and assessments in a multicultural school
• A thorough understanding and ability to demonstrate knowledge of National Curriculum for England
• Well-developed leadership and organisational skills
• Proven ability to use initiative, think strategically and adopt an active approach to problem solving
• Ability to respond and implement new policies and procedures
• Effective communication and strong leadership skills
• Innovative thinker with the ability to think laterally and find decisive solutions to problems
• Energetic, enthusiastic and resilient, with the ability to work 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.

Job Details

• Job Location: Dubai, UAE
• Job Role: Teacher
• Joining Date:
• 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: United Arab Emirates
• Degree: Masters

About This Company: THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOL – DUBAI

Note: This description consolidates the role responsibilities and qualifications from the original posting and removes unrelated boilerplate content to focus on job-relevant information.

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2026-05-25 15:55:12