Assistant Headteacher - KS1, ASTON EDUCATION

Job: Assistant Headteacher - KS1

Employer: International School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 17th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £40,000 - £54,500 +Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years

Aston Education is working with a thriving and vibrant international school in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Assistant Headteacher - KS1 to start in August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent KS1 Teacher with proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning in Key Stage 1.

The employer

The international school is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and have over 3000 students today. The student cohort includes a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community.

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5, and they offer excellent modern facilities. The school's key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking and problem-solving.

The school's Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

The job responsibilities

• Strategic and operational responsibility for Key Stage 1. The school has over 10 forms of entry on Year 1 and Year 2.
• Ensure that the provision across Key Stage 1 reflects the highest standards of teaching, learning, safeguarding, and pastoral care.
• Work in collaboration with the Primary Senior Management team to ensure outstanding outcomes for their students.
• Engage in class coaching and curriculum planning, without a full-time teaching responsibility, and cover classes as needed in the event of an absence.

Skills and Qualifications required

• QTS
• Bachelor of Education (BEd) or PGCE and a relevant degree
• Proven experience raising achievement and coaching to support improved teaching and learning
• Successful UK leadership and management experience of KS1 at a primary school
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for KS1
• Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing AllowanceMedical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

Closing date: As soon as possible

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this Assistant Headteacher - KS1 job.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.