Head of Art and Design

Required Skills

Candidates must hold a B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Secondary Education and have substantial experience teaching Art and Design within the British curriculum, including GCSE and A-Level. They should demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge, a proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning, and experience leading a successful Art and Design department. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are essential.

Job description / Role Job Type Full Time Job Location Dubai, UAE Nationality Any Nationality Salary Not Specified Gender Not Specified Arabic Fluency Not Specified Job Function Creative Arts & Design Company Industry Education & Training Job description We are looking for an outstanding Head of Art and Design to join our team at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail. Our vision at GEMS Wellington Academy Al Khail is to ‘Empower today, for a limitless tomorrow.’ We are seeking an exceptional leader and educator to join our team who can help us achieve this goal through our belief in: Limitless Learning, Limitless Solutions, and Limitless Possibilities. As a cognitive science-driven school, evidence-informed practice is at the heart of what we do. We seek educators who can passionately articulate what outstanding learning and teaching looks like and translate this into exceptional classroom practice. All successful candidates will also share our core values of Ambition, Responsibility, and Courage. The successful candidate will be joining a fully inclusive, high-performing school, evidenced through: GCSE and A-Level results far exceeding UK national averages A 'Very Good' rating from the Dubai Schools Inspection Bureau (DSIB) An 'Outstanding' rating from British Schools Overseas (BSO) 'World Class School' status from High Performance Learning Membership of the Cognitive Science Schools Network Skills description Successful candidates will need to: Hold a B.Ed., PGCE, PGDE, or equivalent qualification in Secondary Education Have substantial experience teaching Art and Design within the British curriculum, including GCSE and A-Level Demonstrate exceptional subject knowledge across Art and Design disciplines Have a proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and learning outcomes Possess experience leading and developing a successful Art and Design department or faculty Be able to inspire students of all abilities and foster a culture of creativity, innovation, and excellence Have experience using assessment data to drive progress and improve student outcomes Demonstrate strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills Be committed to contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting extracurricular opportunities within the Arts About the Company GEMS Education is a pioneering education company with an international network of award winning K-12 schools. Over the past 55 years GEMS has grown from one school to being a truly global company with one incredible mission – to make quality education available to every student. Over 20,000 education professionals unlock the potential of over 250,000 students across 14 countries each and every day, preparing children of all ages for real world success. Apply Now