Job Description

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Nord Anglia International School Dubai is engaging with exceptional Secondary School leaders who are excited by the opportunity to lead within one of Dubai's most established and high-performing British international schools.
We are seeking an inspiring, strategic, and values-led Head of Secondary who will build on NAS Dubai's strong foundations, championing outstanding teaching and learning while nurturing a vibrant, inclusive school culture. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving academic excellence, student wellbeing, and holistic development across the Secondary phase, aligned with NAS Dubai's ethos and the wider Nord Anglia Education network.
As a key member of the school's Executive Leadership Team, the Head of Secondary will play a central role in shaping whole-school strategy, supporting continuous improvement, and contributing to the long-term growth and success of NAS Dubai. This role offers the opportunity to lead with autonomy, collaborate closely with regional and global colleagues, and make a tangible impact on the lives of students and staff in a thriving international community.
The role:

• Leading teaching and learning across all Key Stages, ensuring consistency, ambition, and high-quality classroom practice.
• Driving outstanding attainment, progress, wellbeing, and personalised learning pathways.
• Overseeing a cohesive, world-class curriculum that is progressive, connected, and aligned with international standards.
• Building leadership capacity across the Secondary School through coaching, mentoring, and distributed leadership.
• Leading professional learning, staff development, performance management, and talent growth.
• Strengthening communication and collaboration with students, parents, staff, and the wider school community.
• Managing staffing, resources, and budgets to ensure excellence and sustainability.
• Ensuring accountability through rigorous self-evaluation, assessment analysis, and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Promoting innovation, enrichment, and engagement with Nord Anglia global initiatives (MIT, Juilliard, IMG, Global Campus).

The successful candidate will possess:

• Qualified Teacher Status with a minimum of two years of teaching experience (Essential).
• At least five years' experience as a Senior Leader (Essential).
• Proven track record of leading teaching and learning, school improvement, and strategic change.
• Strong understanding of international curriculum pathways (IGCSE, A-Level, IB, BTEC, NEASC).
• Experience in pastoral care, wellbeing strategies, and student success frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Ability to manage financial, human, and curriculum resources effectively.
• Experience working in an international school environment (Desirable).
• NPQH or postgraduate leadership qualifications (Desirable).

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About us
Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation, with 80+ schools educating more than 80,000 students across the globe. We are united by one philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people, and our family of schools.
Through our collaborations with MIT, The Juilliard School, UNICEF, and IMG Academy, students and teachers benefit from world-class experiences and cutting-edge global learning opportunities.
Joining Nord Anglia means being part of a supportive, innovative, and globally connected community of educators committed to excellence.
To apply
Online applications must be submitted through the Nord Anglia Education Careers Page and should include a CV.
Nord Anglia Education is an equal opportunities employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and expect all colleagues to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection.

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