Secondary Assistant Head of Pastoral and Wellbeing August 2026
Dove Green Private School (DGPS) takes immense pride in being a British community school, offering a distinctive educational experience in the heart of Dubai Investment Park, near the Expo 2020 site. Our British educational values emphasise respect, tolerance, inclusivity, and a commitment to academic excellence, fostering well-rounded, globally minded individuals. We are committed to cultivating an environment that celebrates the rich traditions of British education while fostering a global perspective. Our secondary school has just celebrated its excellent first set of iGCSE results and will open its Sixth Form in August 2026. As we expand into our new building with exceptional facilities, we continue to be an example of educational excellence, embodying the values of a happy, caring, and inclusive community school. We provide a forward-thinking, innovative education beyond conventional boundaries. As the first UK curriculum school in the area, DGPS has earned a reputation for being at the forefront of educational innovation while maintaining its community ethos and catering to the needs of Dubai's rapidly expanding and developing south side.
We are looking for dynamic, caring, and empathetic educators who can lead, support and grow our expanding school, becoming a key part of a progressive community school with one of the fastest-growing reputations in the region. This position will suit an aspiring middle leader with evidence of whole school impact or an existing senior leader looking to drive school improvement in an inclusive setting. As a key member of our newly expanded team, your role will ensure that the British ethos permeates every aspect of our educational approach, creating an environment where students excel academically and develop a global mindset aligned with the Dubai Education 33 strategy (E33), which aims to provide every student with a world-class education that meets the highest global standards and is rooted in Emirati values. E33 embraces the rich multiculturalism that defines Dubai, ensuring that both heritage and diversity remain integral to the learning experience.
Candidates must be committed to working with the local community and developing ways to engage with parents and forge effective partnerships with them. The successful candidate will be closely aligned with DGPS's core values and ethos and be part of a community that blends the best of British education and E33, preparing students for success in a rapidly changing world while possessing a genuine understanding and appreciation of the region's values. Above all, we are looking for an astute, driven, and down-to-earth leader committed to fostering a culture of successful collaboration and progressive learning through our vision of learning together and growing together.
Parent feedback sums up our ethos, "Teachers know my child they don’t need to look at their laptop to tell me about their progress. That is the most amazing thing. Love the school and the teachers!”
If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a high achieving, happy, caring and inclusive school with opportunities to develop then we would love to hear from you. Drive, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude are essential. A second subject in business, engineering or food technology would support a strong application.
Job specification
Essential
· Minimum of one-year senior leadership experience or two years middle leadership experience in a pastoral capacity demonstrating whole school impact
· Experience of supporting students with behaviour plans
· Experience of improving attendance and punctuality
· Excellent communicator with experience of leading parent workshops
· Excellent organisational skills
· Commitment to the values of inclusion, diversity and wellbeing
· Commitment to developing and engaging with the school’s Professional Learning Community
Desirable
· Second subject in Business/Engineering/Food Tech
· DSL trained
· Experience of leading CPD
Person Specification
· Ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
· Team player with an ability to take the initiative
· Solution focused with a positive outlook and sense of humour
· Excellent organisational and time management skills
· Excellent communication skills
· A desire to develop professionally
We openly support the national development strategy and encourage UAE Nationals to apply to our school.
At DGPS, we relentlessly prioritise the safety and well-being of children. We maintain the highest standards in child protection practices and are committed to promoting their welfare. We expect our staff to share this commitment and actively hold them accountable. As part of our hiring process, successful applicants undergo various background checks, including references, qualifications, identification, and police checks, which may extend to overseas checks.
