Head of Secondary

About the role

As a vital member of the School Leadership Team, you will offer direction, inspiration, and guidance to our Secondary teaching staff. Your focus will be on cultivating a high-performing team, and alongside the Deputy Head, you will oversee the daily operations of the school, which include staff development, performance management, and deployment. You will also play a key role in the Senior Leadership Team.

In our dynamic international environment, you will be responsible for delivering the UK National Curriculum, IGCSE, A Levels, International Baccalaureate Programme, and BTEC. You will inspire your students to set ambitious goals and explore innovative teaching practices to enhance their educational experiences and outcomes.

Here are some clips that demonstrate the school culture:

Graduation video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhJuxkABkS4

Community example video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Mw4iZYU1Cg

Collaboration and innovation example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uUA1XUVH1I

About you

You will be a qualified teacher with a wealth of experience in hands-on teaching and educational management, enabling you to drive excellence by valuing and developing others. You will stay well-informed about curriculum developments and demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills, with a talent for setting and achieving challenging performance targets.

Your ability to operate with cultural sensitivity in our fast-paced international setting will be essential, as will your capacity to employ various communication strategies and channels. Your strong awareness of commercial, financial, market, and organizational factors will empower you to devise effective solutions to complex business challenges.

With a talent for cultivating a classroom environment where there are no limits to what can be achieved, you will hold a university degree in your specialist subject, a teaching qualification, and considerable teaching experience along with knowledge of the curriculum. Open to feedback and eager to embrace change, you will be enthusiastic about sharing best practices with colleagues and peers.

As a strong advocate for the school, you will be capable of developing new strategies to engage students and parents with the broader school and Nord Anglia Education community. Your motivation and communication skills will help create a sense of energy, excitement, and personal investment within the classroom. You will also meet visa-related requirements for the UAE.

Benefits

By joining a Nord Anglia Education school, you become part of a global community of over 15,000 individuals dedicated to supporting our students' success. We provide unparalleled opportunities to innovate and develop best practices across our organization, gain access to extensive professional development, and acquire exceptional experience and career advancement in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will find opportunities to progress, learn, and collaborate.

We offer outstanding career and development opportunities that come with being part of our global organization. Our online Nord Anglia University connects our team by leveraging the collective expertise of peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and best practices. Additionally, we provide extensive professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure our teachers not only maintain their skills but also advance at the forefront of educational thinking.

Our prestigious partnerships with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, and King’s College London give our teachers unparalleled access to leading experts in their fields. Selected candidates will also have the chance to pursue an Executive Master’s in International Education from King’s College London.

In addition to comprehensive training and a competitive salary package, you will enjoy the opportunity to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities.

As a teacher at Nord Anglia Education, you will receive the following benefits:
- A fast-paced, global experience that enables you to advance on a global scale
- An empowering environment based on creativity, challenge, and collaboration
- A fair and consultative culture
- Unique opportunities for professional growth and career development

Selection Process

The application deadline is 10th April 2026. Interviews will be held on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

Start Date: 16th August 2026

At Nord Anglia Education, we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, and happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We dedicate ourselves to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils, regardless of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All individuals in regulated activities (those with regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures, including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country where you have lived in the last ten years.

We offer a comprehensive package that includes a highly competitive salary, accommodation or allowance, flight allowance, medical insurance, and visa support.