Assistant Head Of Secondary (Pastoral) - Fujairah
Job description / Role
Employment: Full Time
Overview
Assistant Head of Secondary (Pastoral) required for January 2026
The English College, Dubai, seeks a positive, reflective and strategic Assistant Headteacher with a pastoral focus, to be a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team for January 2026. The successful candidate will have a growth mindset and high expectations of all staff and students.They will be open and willing to learn showing honesty, integrity and vulnerability; they will be expected to engage in professional learning with the mindset that everyone can always improve. We are seeking a professional who is passionate about encouraging students to grow and develop holistically - academically, emotionally, physically and socially.
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, highly qualified, and committed leader with a strong track record of impact. They will be a strategic and visionary member of the senior leadership team - someone capable of balancing the day-to-day demands of school life with leading a long-term cultural shift in behaviour, studentship, and community values.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Head of Secondary (Pastoral) will lead the development of a coherent and values-led pastoral culture across the school - one rooted in high expectations, strong relationships, praise, and meaningful recognition. They will be responsible for shaping consistent approaches to behaviour, attendance, punctuality, and assemblies, while promoting studentship and a culture where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Working closely with Heads of Year and other key staff, they will champion a proactive and empowering approach to student conduct, underpinned by policy, focusing on restorative practices. The successful candidate will design and lead pastoral strategies that promote inclusion, student voice, emotional literacy, and community belonging, using data to identify trends, intervene early, and drive continuous improvement.
A key part of the role will be building strong partnerships with families and ensuring clear, proactive communication around expectations, behaviour, attendance, punctuality and student development. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader passionate about shaping a school culture that celebrates effort, character, and contribution - preparing students not only to succeed academically but to thrive as individuals.
As a key member of the Secondary Leadership Team, the Assistant Headteacher (Pastoral) will contribute to whole-school strategic planning, working collaboratively to shape the vision, direction, and development of the secondary. There will be other strategic secondary-wide roles and responsibilities in order to ensure the postholder is developed beyond the pastoral focus so that they are prepared for deputy headship or headship, should they wish to take that next step.
Teaching and leadership roles at The English College offer a fun, exciting and incredibly rewarding challenge and an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking school, rated Outstanding by BSO (2022) and Very Good by DSIB (2024).The successful candidate will also be an outstanding teacher and will demonstrate a creative approach to teaching and learning with the ability to inspire and motivate students with a diverse range of talents and abilities. Candidates must also have the necessary skills and vision to have the highest of expectations for all, using data to meet the needs of all learners, offering appropriate challenge and support where necessary.
The post carries a teaching load, but applicants from any subject specialist will be considered.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Applicants will need to be sympathetic with the ethos and values of The English College. We are looking for a highly committed team player with the drive, energy and passion to develop this forward-looking school. You should also illustrate a capacity to help students achieve their absolute best as part of a team, a proactive commitment to the pastoral care and wellbeing of our learners, and a willingness to contribute to the thriving extracurricular life of our school.The successful candidate will need to play a significant role in the safeguarding of our students.
The English College is an established, independent, and co-educational British curriculum all-through school (EYFS through to Year 13). We are well-resourced with great facilities - we opened a new Secondary Building in August 2020 with two drama studios, a fitness suite, sports hall, specialised art and music rooms and science labs.We will open a new canteen and a purpose-built STEAM building in August 2025.
We have a reputation for academic excellence; we place the success of each and every student at the centre of our mission. Our students are motivated, committed and love learning. Our staff are passionate and outstanding teaching professionals, and we are committed to providing excellent and ongoing CPD opportunities.Our parents are supportive and involved in the learning, attainment and progress of their children.
The English College is a family, and with our fantastic students, dedicated and motivated team of excellent teachers and support staff, it truly is a wonderful place to learn and teach.
The English College is part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), a growing group of committed colleagues in financially responsible schools around the world, all of which aim to be the school of choice in their local area. Learning is at the heart of everything we do for our students, colleagues and parents.
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