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Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Join Our Leadership Team at Dubai British School Emirates Hills!
At DBS EH, we live by our vision: Enjoy, Aspire, Achieve. Our school is a vibrant, inclusive community where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
 Why DBS Emirates Hills?
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 <li>Reputation for Excellence: Rated Outstanding by DSIB, DBS EH is known for its high academic standards, exceptional pastoral care, and innovative teaching practices.</li>
 <li>Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate educators and empowered middle leaders in a culture of distributed leadership and professional growth.</li>
 <li>Innovation &amp; Impact: Lead initiatives that drive curriculum development, wellbeing, and student engagement using cutting-edge tools like and practices.</li>
 <li>Community &amp; Connection: Build strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider community, making a real difference every day.</li>
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 Who Are We Looking For?
An emotionally intelligent, internationally minded, and resilient leader who:
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 <li>Champions life-wide learning as a way of thinking - where curiosity, reflection, and real-world relevance shape every learning experience.</li>
 <li>Is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of school improvement.</li>
 <li>Is an outstanding practitioner with deep expertise in academics, pastoral care, or curriculum.</li>
 <li>Leads with optimism, resilience, and a calm, creative approach to solving challenges always maintaining a positive mindset and sense of humour.</li>
 <li>Is passionate about staff development, coaching, and fostering a culture of inquiry.</li>
 <li>Brings creative energy to curriculum innovation and student wellbeing.</li>
 <li>Thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing international setting.</li>
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 Desirable Extras:
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 <li>Experience in Dubai or similar international contexts.</li>
 <li>Higher qualifications (e.g. Master s, NPQSL/NPQH).</li>
 <li>Familiarity with KHDA, DSIB, BSO inspections.</li>
 <li>Enthusiasm for action research, future-ready skills, and timetable innovation.</li>
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This is more than a job it s a chance to lead with purpose, inspire young minds, and shape the future of education in a leading school within one of the world s most dynamic cities.
Apply now and become part of a school that s not just outstanding - but exceptional.

Deputy Head of Secondary

Raffles International School

RIS follows the English National Curriculum and maintains a strong focus on academic achievement and pupil wellbeing. The school is judged as 'Outstanding' by British Schools Overseas, quality assured by OFSTED and Very Good by the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (KHDA).This is a Senior Leadership Team role working with both secondary and primary leadership teams but specifically Head of Secondary and Principal.Candidates are invited to apply and attach a copy of their current CV including contact details of two professional referees.RIS reserves the right to interview candidates of interest as applications are received, so would encourage an early application.RIS takes child protection and safeguarding very seriously and shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete comprehensive safeguarding checks prior to confirmation of appointment.

Deputy Head of Secondary School

The Arbor School

Lead and oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Primary curriculum and assessment frameworks across FS1 to Year 6.
Ensure consistency and excellence in teaching and learning through coaching, mentoring, and the alignment of pedagogy, assessment, and reporting.
Champion a culture of professional growth leading on teacher appraisal, professional learning, and collaborative practice.
Lead and manage the Assistant Heads of EYFS, KS1, and KS2, fostering cohesion, accountability, and alignment across phases.
Oversee the Primary reporting cycle, data analysis, and internal/external review processes, including KHDA Standards 1, 3 and 4.
Work collaboratively with subject leads, data coordinators, and specialist teams to enhance standards of attainment and progress.
Drive whole-school strategic initiatives, inspection readiness, and continuous improvement aligned to Arbor s strategic intent.
Build meaningful partnerships with parents and the wider community to support engagement in learning.
Promote an inclusive and equitable learning culture that values diversity and wellbeing across all levels of the school.

Deputy Head of Primary: Academic

International Schools Partnership

<div>Description 
 
Star International School Al Twar is a rapidly growing British curriculum school in Dubai. We are seeking a kind, ambitious, and dynamic Head of Secondary to join our team in August 2026. 
 
The ideal candidate will be an inspiring leader who is eager to grow alongside the school and understands that true success comes from building and empowering a team of exceptional educators and leaders. You will be deeply passionate about teaching and learning and committed to evidence-informed practice. 
 
You will set and maintain high expectations for purposeful student learning behaviours and foster a culture of accountability, where every member of the community takes ownership and pride in their work&mdash;yourself included. 
 
ISP Principles<ul><li>
 Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding and Health &amp; Safety issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.</li><li>
 Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.</li><li>
 Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.</li><li>
 Are financially responsible. We make financial choices carefully based on the needs of the children, students and our schools.</li><li>
 Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.</li></ul> 
 
Core purposes:<ul><li>
 To confidently and consistently embody the school&rsquo;s Vision, Mission, and Values, ensuring they are reflected in every aspect of leadership and practice.</li><li>
 To serve as an exemplary and visible role model for staff, students, and parents &mdash; demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in all interactions.</li><li>
 To contribute actively to the school&rsquo;s strategic direction and ethos, ensuring the highest possible standards of achievement, wellbeing, and professional practice for both pupils and staff.</li></ul> 
 
Head of Secondary Key Responsibilities<ul><li>
 Directly line manage the Secondary Leadership team</li><li>
 Ensure that learning and teaching at Star Al Twar is research informed, wellbeing aware.</li><li>
 Create and embed a culture of community and kindness throughout the school that is embraced and adopted by all stakeholders and evident in every decision made.</li><li>
 Be responsible for internal and external assessment in the Secondary school and the tracking of student progress</li><li>
 Oversee the setting up, writing and production of high-quality Secondary School reports to parents according to the timetabled schedule.</li><li>
 Directly monitor standards through: work scrutiny&rsquo;s, department reviews, observations, teacher and student feedback, and individual appraisal of staff</li><li>
 Produce and maintain the secondary school timetable, including the creation of option blocks for examination year groups.</li><li>
 Ensure adequate cover supervision is provided for absent colleagues</li><li>
 Be responsible for, in liaison with Student Enrichment coordinators, a high quality extra-curricular programme</li></ul> 
 
Student support in the Secondary School: The Head of Secondary will:<ul><li>
 Ensure that all students receive appropriate pastoral care.</li><li>
 Be responsible for discipline in the Secondary School, in particular for dealing with serious behavioural issues, suspending students where necessary, or recommending stronger action (expulsion) to the principal.</li><li>
 Be responsible for the setting up and monitoring of an effective student profiling system</li><li>
 Monitor the support programmes for those with special needs and language difficulties</li><li>
 Be responsible for all health and safety matters in the Secondary School both on and off campus including overseeing school trips according to school policies</li><li>
 Manage regular fire drills and duck-and-cover exercises</li><li>
 Lead assemblies in the Secondary School</li><li>
 Be responsible for monitoring admissions into the Secondary School</li><li>
 Be responsible for ensuring the highest standards when Secondary students are involved in performances, whether inside or outside school.</li></ul> 
 Provision and efficient use of educational resources: The Head of Secondary will:<ul><li>
 in cooperation with the principal, oversee the purchasing and inventory process</li><li>
 ensure that all departments are adequately resourced to provide high quality curriculum delivery</li></ul> 
 Teacher support: The Head of Secondary will:<ul><li>
 be responsible for monitoring and raising the quality of teaching and learning in the secondary school</li><li>
 be responsible for the running of a rigorous performance management process for Secondary staff that takes account of both personal and school developmental needs.</li><li>
 oversee a programme of professional development opportunities, both internal and external, which links to school needs and the performance management process.</li><li>
 be responsible for the induction of new staff</li></ul> 
 
Links: The Head of Secondary will:<ul><li>
 develop authentic connections across the curriculum in the Secondary School</li><li>
 liaise on a regular basis with the various school administration departments supporting staff and student well being</li><li>
 liaise with the marketing department in promoting the school</li><li>
 ensure that connectivity between the Secondary School and Primary school is developed at every opportunity</li><li>
 develop opportunities for connectivity between SIS Al Twar, its sister campus and other similar ISP schools</li><li>
 take every opportunity to develop links with the local community</li></ul> 
 Communication: The Head of Secondary will:<ul><li>
 run Secondary School Briefings</li><li>
 be responsible for the organisation of Parent Teacher conferences according to the calendar</li><li>
 be responsible, in collaboration with other senior leaders, for the production and updating of a school calendar, which includes meeting schedules and events.</li><li>
 be responsible for the production of a duty rota for secondary staff</li><li>
 be responsible for monitoring staff communication to parents</li><li>
 be responsible for the Secondary School content in the website, publications and advertisements.</li><li>
 other whole school duties and tasks will be assigned and agreed upon as appropriate.</li></ul> 
 Wider Responsibilities<ul><li>
 To embody the Star Al Twar Leadership Qualities at all times</li><li>
 Ensure that we present a united front once decisions have been made, and promote the school's position at all levels</li><li>
 To be highly visible across the school in order to support colleagues and young people.
 </li><li>To work closely with the Head of Primary and Principal to ensure all decisions reflect the wider strategic priorities of the school</li><li>
 To be a role model for the work-life balance of our profession and the future of school leadership by making sustainable choices not modelling, promoting or expecting a damaging long hours culture. Wherever possible, reducing demands and encouraging professional freedom while monitoring success.</li><li>
 To seek the support of other senior colleagues and not try to make decisions in isolation if they are challenging or difficult. We are a team and need to support each other</li></ul> 
 To be line managed by the school principal 
Hours of work- 7.15am-4.30pm Monday to Thursday; 7:15am to 12noon on Fridays, plus occasional evening and weekend work 
Holidays- as per the school KHDA approved calendar &ndash; with 10 days worked during the school holidays/breaks. Early return from summer break in line with new staff arrivals into the country 
 
 Skills, Qualifications and Experience 
Essential:<ul><li>
 Recognised qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent in a UK curriculum school.</li><li>
 5 Years Prior senior leadership experience in a secondary or through-school setting (e.g., AHT, Deputy Head, Vice Principal, Headship).
 </li><li>Proven experience raising academic standards and achieving high outcomes in external assessments.</li><li>
 Expertise in developing secondary curriculums and preparing students to achieve their personal best and change the world for the better.</li><li>
 Experience in growing a school, including enhancing enrolment and retention rates.</li><li>
 Demonstrated ability to lead learning communities and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders.</li><li>
 Willingness to go beyond standard expectations to contribute to school success.</li></ul> 
 
Desirable:<ul><li>
 Experience working in an international school setting, particularly in the UAE.</li><li>
 Educational leadership qualifications (e.g., MA in Education, NPQH/NPQSL).</li><li>
 Experience with A Level and BTEC programs at KS5.</li><li>
 Inspection experience with agencies such as DSIB, ADEK and BSO.</li></ul> 
 
Personal Attributes<ul><li>
 A principled and accountable leader who sets high expectations for self and others while fostering a culture of respect and collaboration.</li><li>
 Demonstrates empathy and professionalism, assuming positive intent and addressing challenges constructively.</li><li>
 A lifelong learner committed to developing an inclusive, aspirational, and high-performing school community.</li><li>
 A deep understanding of the ethos and standards of the British curriculum, with the ability to uphold and evolve them effectively.</li><li>
 Visionary leadership with the capacity to inspire, motivate, and hold staff and students to ambitious goals.</li><li>
 Exceptional communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills that build trust and clarity across the school community.</li><li>
 Passionate about contributing to a dynamic, forward-thinking, and inclusive learning environment.</li><li>
 This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the future of secondary education within a vibrant, diverse school community.</li></ul> 
 Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. 
 
 
ISP Leadership Competencies 
You consistently demonstrate and role-model the ISP Leadership Competencies in all that you do.<ul><li>
 Collaboration. Takes an active part in leading their school or region; is cooperative and a genuine team player, developing positive, supportive relationships with colleagues to solve problems and maximise opportunities.</li><li>
 Learning &amp; Getting Better. Continually demonstrates personal commitment and passion for learning and getting better using evidence and feedback; supporting others in their continual learning, development and growth.</li><li>
 Innovation Leadership. Is good at creating an environment where ideas for learning initiatives and services are generated and is able to motivate and inspire others through the process of creation through to completion.</li><li>
 Outcome driven. Can be counted on to find solutions. Is consistently looking to exceed goals and is focused on KPIs.</li><li>
 Resilience. Can deal with setbacks and challenges calmly and effectively.</li><li>
 Community Focus. Is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs and expectations of our students and their families.</li><li>
 Integrity &amp; Ethical Management. Has the ability to work ethically and with integrity; helps others feel valued; upholds and models the ISP Vision, Purpose and Principles.</li><li>
 Leading &amp; Inspiring Others. Supports, encourages and inspires students, colleagues and teams so that they give their best.</li><li>
 Understanding People. Is a very good judge of talent, can objectively articulate the strengths and motivations of people inside or outside the organisation.</li><li>
 Influencing &amp; Communication. Consistently informs, influences and inspires students, parents and colleagues through timely and effective communication.</li><li>
 Agile. Responds and adapts to changing circumstances; manages and solves problems by providing solutions in a climate of ambiguity.</li><li>
 Strategic, Commercial &amp; Financial Awareness. Has the ability to apply understanding of the business and industry to improve effectiveness and profitability.</li><li>
 Planning &amp; Decision Making. Makes decisions on the best course of action and then plans, organises, prioritises and balances resources to achieve the desired outcome.</li><li>
 Diversity &amp; Equity. Has the sensitivity, awareness and skill to understand the values, behaviours, attitudes and practices across cultures that supports all children and adults to learn and work effectively.</li></ul> 
 
How to apply: Please apply by including:<ul><li>
 A CV no more than 2 pages long that gives employment dates and current and previous employer references.</li><li>
 A letter of application addressed to the principal no more than a single page outlining why you are an excellent candidate for the role</li></ul> 

Commitment to Safeguarding Principles 
Star International school and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years&rsquo; employment history. 
 
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 
Star International school and ISP are committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.</div>

Head of Secondary

Star International School Al-Twar Dubai

The Role: please see attached job descriptionCommitment to Safeguarding PrinciplesStar International school and ISP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingStar International school and ISP are committed to strengthening our inclusive culture by identifying, hiring, developing, and retaining high-performing teammates regardless of age, disability status, socio-economic background or other demographic characteristics. Candidates who share our vision and principles and are interested in contributing to the success of ISP through this role are strongly encouraged to apply.

Aldar Education LLC

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School Receptionist Job Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates Main Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for enquiries and telephone calls coming into the school. Assist with updating the school's databases, including the parental messaging system. Ensure that messages are passed appropriately to members of staff and children. Meet and greet visitors and parents ensuring a warm welcome. Assist with the preparation, distribution and mailing of written communication from the Head, Deputy Head and staff to parents and the wider community. Answer electronic mail efficiently and accurately. Update and maintain the school's daily register including logging it on eSIS Assist in maintaining the School's daily fire register including signing in/out of students and staff. Act as the first point of contact for the School's missing child and emergency response policies. Liaison between the School's third-party service providers and parents. Minimum Qualification : Degree in Business Administration (Desirable) A university/college degree is an asset Certificate in Business Administration or related (essential) A minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer-focused role Experience in the education field (Desirable) Job Specific Knowledge &amp; Skills : Fluent in English Communications skills, written, and oral Arabic speaker is preferable Strong interpersonal skills to aid in daily contact with parents in a diverse multicultural environment Excellent office management skills A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children Respect for all members of a school community. An excellent telephone manner is required along with a discrete personable temperament. A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life. A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.
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School Receptionist

IG Group

Job Title Head of Compliance Job Description Who are we? Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks &amp; shares, leveraged products, Futures &amp; Options and Crypto. We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We belie Job Title Head of Compliance Job Description Who are we? Hello, we're IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks &amp; shares, leveraged products, Futures &amp; Options and Crypto. We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We're global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We're hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers. We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth. What's the role? Lead the charge in shaping the future of digital asset regulation in Dubai. As our Head of Compliance and MLRO, you'll be instrumental in securing our license while building a robust compliance framework from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to establish yourself as a key regulatory leader in one of the world's most innovative financial hubs. You'll ensure our full compliance with VARA rules and regulations while working at the intersection of traditional finance and cutting-edge digital assets. If you're ready to drive compliance excellence in a dynamic, fast-paced environment we want to hear from you. What will you do? Fulfil the role of Compliance Officer, MLRO &amp; Risk Officer for IG's VARA entity. A key stakeholder responsible for securing IG's VARA license. Build and execute IG's compliance framework ensuring IG remains fully compliant with VARA's rules and regulations. Build policies and procedures in line with local requirements and ensure the firm fulfils its reporting obligations. The primary point of contact for all regulatory matters with VARA. Maintain an evolving compliance risk assessment of the business and design and execute a compliance monitoring program to mitigate the firm's exposure to risk. Oversee the onboarding process for new customers, ensuring IG's KYC and onboarding policies and procedures are compliance with local AML requirements. Ensure adherence to the Travel Rule and Know Your Transaction (KYT) requirements to maintain regulatory compliance and safeguard virtual asset transfers. Ensure compliance with local AML/CFT obligations, including timely registration and reporting on the UAE FIU's GoAML platform. What will you need for this role? To succeed in this role, we think you'll need: 5+ years of DFSA, SCA, FSRA or VARA regulatory compliance experience in the fintech or virtual assets sector in the UAE. Prior experience as an authorized Compliance Officer &amp; MLRO or Deputy Compliance Officer/Deputy MLRO. An understanding of VARA regulations. Understanding of UAE AML and CTF requirements. Exposure to travel rule and KYT compliance. A keen interest in blockchain technology and working in a dynamic and rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels of the organisation. High degree of integrity, someone who thrives in autonomous environments and the ability to strategically navigate complex challenges. Be equally comfortable shaping high-level direction and rolling up their sleeves to drive execution. While there are many profiles of people who work at IG - across all roles, we're looking for a few common traits: You are curious about our product and the technology that sits behind it; You care about our clients, and you are hungry to improve their user experience; You are impatient about driving change and willing to deliver at pace; You are not afraid of the complexity of financial regulation and want to learn &amp; grow your expertise; and You are a creative problem solver capable of innovating and thinking big. We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We're committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that's why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&amp;I approach here. What you'll get! This role will bring with it a range of development and growth opportunities which we hope are motivating for someone who wants to Raise the Bar. You'll also be included in our company bonus programme and receive great benefits including: Private medical insurance provided to employees and dependents Life insurance cover Pension plan Gym memberships Employee Assistance Programme Access to or learning and career development hub and free access to LinkedIn Learning Read more about our perks here! Number of openings 0

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