ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER – HEAD OF 6TH FORM

ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER – HEAD OF 6TH FORM Assistant Head of Secondary required for August 2026 or January 2027The English College, Dubai, seeks a positive, reflective and inspiring Assistant Head of Secondary to work in the Secondary School for either an August 2026 start or January 2027 start. The successful candidate will have a growth mindset and high expectations of all staff and students. They will be open and willing to learn; 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.With a rich, 34 year history, we are one of the oldest schools in Dubai. The English College is an established, independent, and co-educational British curriculum all-through school (EYFS through to Year 13) located centrally off Sheikh Zayed road at the heart of Dubai. From their first steps as Curious Cubs to their proud moments as EC Lions, our students embark on a journey of growth and discovery, guided by dedicated staff who nurture talents, build confidence and inspire ambition. Our purpose is simple but profound: Learn. Thrive. Make a Difference. Education here is not confined to classrooms; it is curiosity, creativity, resilience, and character. We believe wellbeing comes first – because when children and teachers are happy and supported, achievement naturally follows.We are very well-resourced with great facilities. Our state of the art STEAM centre opened in August 2025 and comprises DT labs, a graphics studio, a media suite and a robotics studio. In addition to this, our Secondary Building comprises 2 drama studios, a fitness suite, specialised art and music rooms and science labs. Furthermore, our Primary building benefits from specialist facilities to deliver computing, art, science and STEAM. 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 successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly qualified and committed, with an excellent track record. They will be a strategic and visionary leader, having the resilience to be able to balance the unpredictable day to day demands of senior leadership with having impactful change on their portfolio. The Secondary Leadership Team includes the Head of Secondary, a Deputy Headteacher (academic) and 4 Assistant Headteachers (T&L, Pastoral, Student Enrichment and Head of 6th form). We also have 2 whole school Assistant Headteachers (MOE subjects and Digital technologies) and 2 Deputy Headteachers (Safeguarding and Inclusion) We are looking to appoint one Assistant Headteacher as Head of Sixth Form. This role will suit someone who is ambitious, hard working and a real team player. We hire for values and character. It is essential that all successful candidates are aligned