Job Description

Fortes Education has

been a leading education provider in the UAE for over four decades with premium

international schools and nurseries that have experienced outstanding success

and growth. Our schools offer the most innovative and character-building

education in the entire Middle East region. Our core ethos and philosophy of education is Positive Education

(PosEd). Through PosEd, our schools foster active engagement in learning, celebrating character strengths and accomplishments. We encourage children to

cultivate fulfilling relationships with others and seek meaning and purpose in

their own lives.?We enable children to become happy learners and develop into

innovative thinkers, confident young adults, and life-long learners. Our

students develop resilience, a growth mindset and deep character strengths that

allow them to flourish in an ever-changing world.?



About Sunmarke

School - Where Amazing Happens



Sunmarke School provides an ambitious and inspiring,

values-based education that nurtures the hearts and minds of students so that

they can flourish and achieve their dreams. Powered by our unique signature

programmes, Sunmarke is a uniquely innovative school, transforming young lives.

This was reflected in

Sunmarke School winning the coveted 'Most Innovative School' award at the Which

School Advisor ceremony in Dubai and London and by our world class IB results

ranking in the Top 68 schools Globally and twice in the Top 3 in Dubai. These

are matched by our A Level and GCSE results which place us in the top 10

schools in Dubai.



Sunmarke is an all-through

school which offers a premium education across a fantastic range of pathways

for students including the National Curriculum of England,

GCSE/IGCSE, 'A' Levels, BTEC and the IB Diploma

Programme. We also offer a suite of Signature Programmes unrivalled

in Dubai. With unique experiences in Environmental and Sustainability Studies,

students learn in Forest School settings, as well as utilising cutting-edge

hydroponic technology to examine how science can support sustainability in future

terrains. Our world-class STEAM centre and curriculum offers students an

incredible opportunity to apply their learning in solving real-world problems,

from Foundation Stage through to Year 9. We run best-in-class mini-MBA programmes for our Year 10 to 13 students in conjunction with the

Peter Jones Academy and Wharton Investors programme, to ensure their future

success in business and entrepreneurship. We are technologically very innovative

and have a world class AI and Robotics lab that offers unrivalled experiences

in these fast changing areas. Additionally we run comprehensive AI

programmes for students in all core subjects, as well as deepening other

subjects through Augmented and Virtual Reality AR/VR experiences. We have

outstanding performing arts opportunities with fantastic facilities and amazing

teachers to help our more creative students truly find their voice. We

are home to the Fortes Pro Sports Academy where international professional

sports coaches work exclusively with our students to reach new heights of

performance and to elevate our students to national and international titles.



Sunmarke School was judged

by the Dubai School Inspection Bureau (DSIB) as a 'Very Good' school

in our 3rd year of operation

and 'Outstanding' in our British Schools Overseas (BSO)

inspection in 2019.



We present an exciting

opportunity to join our all through school and to play an important part in our

journey to "outstanding". Sunmarke School, Dubai is one of our flag-ship

schools, located at a prime location in Jumeirah Village Triangle.



About

you:

Due to an expansion of our primary

leadership structure for August 2026, we are seeking an experienced,

visionary and dynamic Assistant Headteacher - Primary. This is a pivotal

leadership post for a large and diverse Primary phase within a premium British

school. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and an exceptional

practitioner with deep expertise in:

Curriculum Design

& Development





Leading whole-school curriculum strategy,

review cycles and redesign





Ensuring curriculum coherence, progression

and stretch across all phases





Embedding innovation, interdisciplinary

learning and 21st-century competencies



Measuring and

Evidencing Impact





Using assessment and data intelligently to

evaluate curriculum effectiveness





Leading teams to raise attainment and close

achievement gaps





Demonstrating measurable impact on teaching

quality, learning outcomes and student experience



Pastoral

Leadership & Safeguarding





Overseeing high-quality pastoral provision

and wellbeing programmes





Ensuring robust safeguarding practice and

culture across the Primary phase





Working closely with pastoral, inclusion

and safeguarding leads to support all students



You will work alongside the Head of Primary

and the Primary Leadership Team to co-create and implement the strategic

direction of the phase, shaping a learning environment where every child

thrives. The role includes a teaching commitment.



If you think you have got what it takes for

this role, then Sunmarke School may be just the challenge for you.



We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher

who:

Holds a bachelor's degree in education with

a PGCE or equivalent (NPQSL is desirable).





Has 3-5 years' middle leadership

experience, ideally with experience in the UAE.





Has a proven record of designing,

implementing and evaluating curriculum that raises standards and improves

student outcomes.





Is an innovative practitioner who can drive

pedagogical development and inspire excellence through coaching and mentoring.





Is confident in leading change, building

strong teams and establishing effective systems.





Demonstrates excellent communication,

relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.





Shows unwavering commitment to student

wellbeing, inclusion, and safeguarding.





Thrives under pressure and models

positivity, collaboration and professional integrity.



Our

Offer:

Excellent

tax-free salary





Furnished Accommodation





Relocation Allowance





Medical

Insurance for self, spouse & 2 dependents





Annual Flights for

self, spouse & 2 dependents





Annual

paid vacation





An

enthusiastic learning community of students, teachers, parents, and Board

members, who are dedicated to maximising student achievement, and

creating positive learning opportunities in and out of the classroom.





Working

within a team of highly driven and supportive colleagues





Excellent

professional development





Working

in Dubai, one of the world's most sought-after work and travel

destinations



Application

Process:

If you have the passion,

energy, and commitment to drive accelerated outcomes for young

people, we will welcome your application. In return, you will

join a rapidly evolving organisation that can offer you a central

role in our future growth plans.



Interested

candidates are invited to complete our Online Application by

visiting:

https://forteseducation.com/Careers/Current-Openings



Please

follow the instructions provided to complete and submit your

application.?

? You should submit:

?



1. A copy of your curriculum vitae/resume.?



2. A cover letter, preferably of no more than two

pages, addressed to Andrea Higgins, Head of Primary - Sunmarke

School. The letter should outline the following:

How has

your previous leadership experience prepared you to lead curriculum design,

innovation, pastoral excellence and safeguarding within a large Primary school?





How would

you ensure outstanding pastoral care and safeguarding provision across the

Primary phase, while fostering a nurturing and ambitious culture for all

learners?



Appointment

Start?Date:

? August 2026



Closing

Date:

?????? Sunday,

28th December 2025 5 p.m. (UAE time)?



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Successful

candidates will be invited to participate in our Assessment

Centre either in person or online on Tuesday, 6th

January 2026.?



Safer Recruitment

Statement



Fortes Education is

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Policies for

safer recruitment are aligned with the recommendations of the International

Task Force on Child Protection. At Sunmarke School, we hold ourselves to a high

standard of effective practices in relation to child protection, and we are

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.



We expect all staff

and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject

to various background checks, including receipt of satisfactory references,

proof of relevant qualifications, identification, and police checks, including

overseas checks.