Associate Assistant Head of Secondary

Job Description

Job Overview

Arcadia School – Dubai is an exciting, forward-thinking international community built on a strong UAE vision where innovation and growth sit at the forefront. The vast expat-community provides vibrancy and inclusivity and thus promise a variety of exciting activities and events beyond the workplace. It is a wonderful place to grow professionally and personally where all citizens are welcomed to immerse themselves within the culture and the community. 

Due to the continued growth of the school we are seeking an inspirational and proactive Associate Assistant Head of Secondary: Coaching and Professional Development to join our leadership team at Arcadia British School. This vital role focuses on empowering our staff through high-quality coaching and professional development opportunities. The successful candidate will lead on leadership development, oversee CPD budgets, and implement impactful programmes that enhance teaching, learning, and professional growth. If you have a passion for mentoring, strategic thinking, and driving excellence, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of a comprehensive coaching and leadership development programme.
• Promote and facilitate access to external CPD opportunities to enhance staff expertise.
• Manage the CPD budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively.
• Curate and maintain a high-quality staff CPD library.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate a weekly CPD programme tailored to school priorities and staff needs.
• Coordinate and deliver CPD sessions as part of the induction week for new staff.
• Evaluate the impact of CPD initiatives on staff performance and student outcomes.
• Advise the Head of School on strategic CPD priorities and emerging needs.
• Act as the coaching lead, providing mentorship to staff and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required in relevant specialist subject area.
• Fully qualified teacher holding BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS or equivalent. 
• Qualified Teacher with 5 years of experience in delivering the National Curriculum for England with the ability to teach Secondary subject to at least iGCSE level.
• Committed professionals who are dedicated to raising standards in alignment with the school’s vision, mission and values.
• Outstanding practitioners with the ability to deliver innovative lessons built on current pedagogical thinking and forward-thing initiatives.
• Teachers with a natural desire to learn, contribute to and participate in the schools Professional Learning Community.
• Skilled at using digital tools to ensure that learning is enriched and relevant so as to complement the schools ‘Apple Distinguished School’ status.
• A professional who works collaboratively both within the immediate team and across the wider school community.