Key responsibilities

• Taking strategic and operational responsibility for the leadership of one key stage (Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4), to be determined upon appointment
• Driving the continued improvement of the school through providing strategic leadership of all aspects linked to curriculum and assessment across Year 7–11
• Developing best practice in assessment, data analysis, and curriculum planning in Year 7–11, embedding innovative approaches to inspire students and raise standards for all, including SEND, Gifted and Talented, and Emirati learners
• Leading specific elements of the National Agenda Action Plan related to KS3 and KS4, ensuring outstanding student achievement in external benchmark assessments such as GL, CAT4, and NAP, and in external examinations
• Monitoring and ensuring the quality and consistency of assessment practices and curriculum delivery across Year 7–11 to accelerate student progress and attainment
• Designing and delivering an effective professional development programme focused on the needs of teachers in Year 7–11, aligned with school priorities and aimed at developing middle and senior leaders
• Ensuring that student learning remains central to strategic planning and resource allocation, leading to the highest possible academic outcomes for students in Year 7–11
• Playing a key role in School Self-Evaluation and School Development Planning processes, with a specific focus on Year 7–11, ensuring all actions lead to measurable improvements in student achievement
• Working closely with Heads of Department and Subject Leaders in Year 7–11 to set ambitious yet achievable targets and ensure high-impact action planning to improve student outcomes
• Sharing in the collective leadership and management of the school, actively participating in consultative and decision-making processes
• Line management of the Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum & Assessment and specific core and non-core subject areas, providing support, challenge, and strategic direction to ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and student progress
• Supporting and implementing whole school policies, contributing to their regular review and ongoing development
• Actively promoting the school to the wider community, including liaising with external agencies and stakeholders as needed, representing the Principal, the school, or GEMS as appropriate