assistant headteacher: senco - august 2025 - dubai, uae

Assistant Headteacher - SENCO

Curriculum: IB Curriculum

Experience: 2+ years' experience

Salary: approx 18000 AED per month, tax free

Sponsorship: Single, Married Couples with up to 2 children

Contract: 2 year renewable

School Overview:

This International School is an IB world school and is a highly regarded establishment within the local community. It is also part of a wider group, with outstanding schools across the region. The purpose built campus, located in an affluent residential suburb, is committed to delivering the IB program and encouraging students to become critical and reflective thinkers. This is a fulfilling environment which is supported by a highly experienced management team with wonderful facilities on a much larger than average school site.

Location Overview:

Dubai is a cosmopolitan place to live and work. An array of attractions and activities accommodate varying lifestyles from relaxing on beautiful beaches to hiking in the Hajar Mountains, music festivals, international sporting events, state of the art cinemas as well as international travel opportunities; just a snippet of what this amazing location has to offer.

Requirements:

• The school follows the IB curriculum and therefore teachers with previous IB curriculum experience are preferred however excellent teachers with a passion for student centred learning and strong subject pedagogy are welcome to apply.
• You should have 2 years of teaching experience post qualification as a minimum; leadership experience at a similar level is also advantageous.
• Previous international experience is welcomed.
• Bachelors Degree in Special Educational Needs or related subject (supported with a Post Graduate Teaching Certificate and/or relevant teaching licence) OR an additional relevant qualification in SEN such as Masters in SEND, NASENCO, NPQ SEN and so on.

Package:

• Monthly tax free salary of approx 18,000 AED depending on experience
• Excellent accommodation provided
• Annual flights
• Free tuition for up to 2 dependent children
• Good medical cover
• Excellent professional development