Assistant Head ā Primary Academic Development
About This Role
Who We Are & What We Do
The Swiss International Scientific School in Dubai (SISD) stands as an esteemed international day and boarding institution, devoted to fostering confident, inquisitive, and compassionate lifelong learners. Situated in the vibrant center of Dubai, our mission is to provide students with the essential knowledge, skills, and values necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Global Curriculum
At SISD, we adhere to the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework from Pre-Kindergarten (PreKG) through Grade 12, and we implement the Swiss Baccalaureate program starting from Grade 6. We are proud to be an IB Continuum World School, authorized to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP), and the IB Career-related Programme (CP).
Additionally, we are honored to be affiliated with Nord Anglia Education, the Council of International Schools (CIS), the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS), and the European Council of International Schools (ECIS).
Multilingual Education That Opens Doors
SISD presents three distinct streams, focusing on fostering international-mindedness, enhancing skills and capabilities, and facilitating the acquisition of knowledge necessary for engaging with diverse cultures:
ā¢ IB Bilingual English/French (with Arabic)
ā¢ IB Bilingual English/German (with Arabic)
ā¢ IB with additional languages (French/German with Arabic) alongside a personalized STEAM* program from PreKG to Grade 5.
Committed to Safeguarding
SISD prioritizes the safety and welfare of all our students and staff, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and learn. We adhere to rigorous recruitment practices aligned with Keeping Children Safe in Education and the International Task Force on Child Protection. All appointments are contingent upon interviews and thorough vetting procedures, including identity checks, online social media reviews, criminal record checks from the country of residence/home country and any other residing country, verification of the right to work in the UAE, along with Barring & Prohibition checks.