Assistant Head - Secondary
Posted date [2026-04-26]
(ID: 44494)
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Aldar Education is a leading education provider in the UAE, delivering inclusive, sustainable, and innovative learning experiences that inspire students and support community development. The organization offers a diverse portfolio of educational brands, covering all stages from early years to adult learning, with a wide range of curricula across multiple locations in Abu Dhabi and beyond. With a mix of owned and managed schools, Aldar Education ensures high standards in teaching, modern facilities, and a supportive environment for students, educators, and staff, maintaining a strong commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.... |
Job Snapshot
Role: Assistant Head - Secondary
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Experience: Minimum 6 years experience with 2 years middle leadership
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Assistant Head - Secondary hiring in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates within the Education sector offers an excellent leadership opportunity for experienced educators with strong expertise in academic leadership, student achievement, and secondary school operations. This role focuses on improving teaching quality, supporting student success, leading staff development, and strengthening curriculum delivery while helping maintain high standards across a dynamic American school environment.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Education
Function: Classroom Teaching
Salary: 19000-26000
ONLY if salary is NOT provided: Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
The Assistant Head - Secondary plays a strategic role in maintaining academic excellence, operational efficiency, and student wellbeing across the secondary school phase. This position supports senior leadership by strengthening teaching standards, guiding middle leaders, improving student outcomes, and ensuring the school’s vision and values are reflected in daily practice and long-term planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Assistant Principal Secondary in maintaining a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
* Lead and monitor teaching, learning, and assessment systems to ensure high academic standards across all grades
* Line-manage grade-level leaders by providing mentoring, performance feedback, and leadership support
* Oversee student achievement initiatives including assessments, interventions, progress tracking, and standardized testing
* Collaborate with SLT and academic teams to improve curriculum delivery, review academic programmes, and strengthen instructional strategies
* Support professional development planning and coaching programmes to improve teaching quality and staff growth
* Manage assemblies, thematic events, enrichment programmes, and wider academic opportunities
* Coordinate timetabling, staff coverage, duty allocation, and day-to-day secondary school operations
* Strengthen parental engagement through effective communication, conferences, workshops, and wellbeing support
* Ensure timely completion of reports, forms, data submissions, and school operational requirements
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor Degree in Education or B.Sc degree with PGCE is essential
* Master’s degree is desirable
* Minimum 6 years of experience including 4 consecutive years of outstanding teaching performance
* Minimum 2 years of experience in a middle leadership role
* Proven experience leading school improvement initiatives that raised standards and achievement
* Strong experience working with parents, external agencies, and wider school stakeholders
* Secure knowledge of teaching and learning with strong intervention and improvement strategies
* Strong data analysis skills to diagnose learning gaps and evaluate impact
* Excellent leadership, organisational, and decision-making abilities
* High professionalism with strong confidentiality handling and safeguarding awareness
Skills Set
* Secondary school leadership
* Teaching and learning improvement
* Curriculum planning and academic strategy
* Student progress monitoring and intervention
* Staff mentoring and performance management
* School operations and timetable coordination
* Parent communication and community engagement
* Data analysis and school reporting
* Safeguarding and student wellbeing leadership
Why Join Us
* Join one of Abu Dhabi’s leading education groups with strong academic excellence standards
* Work in a respected American school with a diverse and future-focused learning environment
* Access leadership development and long-term senior career progression opportunities
* Be part of a collaborative and high-performing leadership team
* Contribute directly to student success, teacher development, and school improvement
* Work within a school culture built on innovation, inclusion, and educational excellence
About the Company
Aldar Education is the leading education group in Abu Dhabi, delivering inclusive, innovative, and high-quality learning across its network of schools. Through premium education, strong academic leadership, and student-centred learning, Aldar Education empowers future generations and supports sustainable educational excellence across the UAE.
