Head of School — Gems Our Own English High School, United Arab Emirates

Est. 1968 · senior secondary · English medium · Po Box 3004 Dubai
₹9.1L – ₹19.7LCBSEcontractOn-site7–12 yrs1 openingsCloses 2 Nov
● posted 17 Jun

Job description

Overview

Join the faculty at Gems Our Own English High School as a Head of School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools. The school maintains high academic standards alongside a collaborative, professional staff culture. About Gems Our Own English High School in United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools: a senior secondary institution, established 1968, — a CBSE-affiliated school. Known locally for steady academic delivery, a stable faculty base, and a balanced mix of academics, sports, and the arts. What the role looks like: the Head of School owns outcomes for the assigned section/portfolio — academic quality, faculty development, parent engagement, and student wellbeing — and contributes to the school's strategic plans. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Candidate requirements:
  • Senior educator with a balanced view of academics and operations.
  • Proven ability to mentor teachers and improve outcomes over time.
  • Strong stakeholder management — board, parents, regulators, vendors.
  • Comfortable with data — assessments, attendance, faculty metrics.
  • A long-term thinker who can also execute well in the short term. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹9.1 LPA – ₹19.7 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Complete your application via the button on this listing so Gems Our Own English High School receives your details directly. Matching profiles are shortlisted promptly and contacted by the academic office.

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Role details

Vacancies
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Why apply

Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
Established school — running since 1968.

What you'll handle

·Take ownership of the role's day-to-day deliverables.
·Partner with the relevant department leads.
·Maintain accurate records of work completed.
·Communicate proactively with the leadership team.
·Contribute to school events and routines as needed.

Working in a CBSE school

This school follows the CBSE framework, so expect continuous and comprehensive assessment, NEP-aligned competency questions, and a strong emphasis on subject enrichment activities.

Career path

Explore adjacent roles teachers move to next in United Arab Emirates.

  1. NTT / KG→
  2. PRT (Primary)→
  3. TGT (Middle)→
  4. PGT (Senior)→
  5. HOD→
  6. Vice Principal→
  7. Principal
Gems Our Own English High School
CBSE · United Arab Emirates · Est. 1968
1968
FOUNDED
CBSE
BOARD
senior secondary
LEVEL
English
MEDIUM
Thomas Mathew
PRINCIPAL
6630002
AFFILIATION
United Arab Emirates, Foreign Schools
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