Associate Assistant Head of Secondary: Coaching and Professional Development - August 2025

Arcadia School - Dubai is a dynamic and innovative international community that embraces a strong UAE vision, placing a high value on growth and innovation. The diverse expat community contributes to a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, offering a range of exciting activities and events outside the workplace. It is an excellent environment for both professional and personal development, welcoming all individuals to engage with the local culture and community.

As the school continues to expand, we are on the lookout for an inspiring and proactive **Associate Assistant Head of Secondary: Coaching and Professional Development** to become part of our leadership team at Arcadia British School. This essential position is centered on empowering our staff by providing high-quality coaching and professional development opportunities. The ideal candidate will spearhead leadership development, manage CPD budgets, and implement effective programs aimed at enhancing teaching, learning, and professional growth. If you are passionate about mentoring, strategic thinking, and fostering excellence, we encourage you to apply.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Design and implement a comprehensive coaching and leadership development program.
- Facilitate access to external CPD opportunities that enhance staff skills.
- Oversee the CPD budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
- Curate and sustain a top-quality staff CPD library.
- Plan, execute, and assess a weekly CPD program aligned with school priorities and staff needs.
- Coordinate and deliver CPD sessions during the induction week for new employees.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of CPD initiatives on staff performance and student success.
- Advise the Head of School on strategic CPD priorities and emerging requirements.
- Act as the coaching lead, mentoring staff and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

**Our ideal candidate will have:**
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant specialist subject area.
- A fully qualified teacher status with BEd, MEd, PGCE, QTS, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience delivering the National Curriculum for England, with the capability to teach Secondary subjects up to iGCSE level.
- A commitment to raising standards in keeping with the school’s vision, mission, and values.
- Exceptional teaching skills, capable of delivering innovative lessons based on current pedagogical theories and forward-thinking approaches.
- A natural inclination to learn and actively engage in the school's Professional Learning Community.
- Proficiency in using digital tools to enhance learning, in alignment with the school’s 'Apple Distinguished School' status.
- A collaborative spirit, working well within the immediate team and the broader school community.

**We Offer:**
- A unique and inspiring work environment equipped with state-of-the-art resources and facilities.
- A robust leadership structure that provides strong support to all colleagues.
- A well-designed Professional Learning Community that fosters continuous growth for individual staff members and the school as a whole.
- An inclusive community that values and welcomes contributions from all stakeholders.
- A 2-year renewable contract.
- A competitive tax-free salary.
- Coverage of visa and Emirates ID costs.
- Furnished, modern, and spacious accommodation (single or family).
- Medical Insurance.
- Relocation and annual flight allowance.
- Tuition Fee Concession for dependent children.

The interview process will allow all shortlisted candidates to showcase their leadership abilities, vision for curriculum development, and understanding of effectively utilizing assessment data. Initial long-list interviews will take place via Zoom. Those who advance to the short-list will be required to complete a relevant task and participate in a comprehensive interview with key leaders, ideally in person.

**Application Process:**
Please complete the application and submit your Cover Letter and CV as supporting documents.

Arcadia Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo enhanced background checks in accordance with our safer recruitment policy available on the school's website.

For more information about the school, please visit our website at https://arcadia.sch.ae