Head of Secondary

Head of Secondary 

The British International School Abu Dhabi is looking to appoint an outstanding Head of Secondary to join a well-established, highly successful school that offers a world class education for all.

The closing date for applications is 6th January 2026.

The Head of Secondary will create a culture where staff and students are inspired to achieve their potential. They will be a compassionate, values-based leader who champions an inclusive culture; models high levels of professionalism and reflective practice.

The Head of Secondary will lead all aspects of the Secondary School. They will work in close partnership with the Head of Primary and Principal, driving improvement as one through school, providing strategic leadership and direction for all aspects of the secondary school. Key areas of responsibility:

• Teaching and Learning
• A world class curriculum
• Professional Learning
• Accountability for leaders and staff at all levels
• Marketing and communication
• Community and partnership
• At least one area of whole school responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in a relevant subject and a recognised teaching qualification (QTS, PGCE, or equivalent).
• NPQH and additional evidence of professional learning and qualifications
• Substantial experience in educational leadership within a British curriculum and preferably an international school.
• Proven success in improving academic standards and staff development.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
• A commitment to fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and continuous improvement in a through school environment.

Please click on the following link to view the detailed job description -  Head of Secondary 2026.pdf 

About Our School 

The British International School Abu Dhabi is a highly successful school with a committed and inspirational team of teaching professionals at its heart. It has a track record of improvement and excellence built on a foundation of community and partnership.

The school was originally opened in 2009 and is now widely recognised as one of the leading schools in the Middle East. The school is internationally recognized, winning awards at the prestigious International School Awards, MENA and ADEK awards.

To learn more about our school, please visit http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/abu-dhabi

About Nord Anglia Education

Each Nord Anglia Education school is unique in character and designed to meet the needs of its community. We are united by our philosophy, to be ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools. We believe that being part of our family of 90+ schools gives them a special advantage. Working together, we can achieve more than we can individually. Our schools have access to a wide range of resources and support to enhance their success. We also create unique opportunities to benefit our students and staff, such as the Global Campus, Nord Anglia University, and our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG, Harvard and King's College London.

When you join a Nord Anglia Education school, you join a global community of more than 13,000 people working together to support our students' success. We offer you unsurpassed opportunities to innovate and develop best practice across our family, to access extensive professional development, and to gain exceptional experience and career development in our schools. At Nord Anglia, you will have opportunities to progress more, learn more, and collaborate more.

Our collaborations with The Juilliard School, MIT, UNICEF, IMG, and Harvard, offer our teachers unrivalled access to leading experts in their fields. We also offer selected candidates from our staff worldwide an opportunity to earn their Executive Master's in International Education in an exclusive collaboration with King's College London. Staff have the opportunity to engage in international educational research projects and take part in professional learning across the globe.

Alongside great training and a competitive package, you'll enjoy the chance to live and work in one of the world's most vibrant cities.

As a Nord Anglia Education teacher, you enjoy the following benefits:

• A fast-paced, global experience so that you can progress on a global scale
• An enabling environment founded on creativity, challenge and collaboration
• A culture that is fair and consultative
• Unique opportunities to grow professionally and develop your career
• Opportunities to apply for further leadership positions

Nord Anglia Education is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment. Working mindfully with diversity is an essential part of this. We expect all members of our community - colleagues, students, parents, partners and suppliers - to understand and embrace the importance of diversity and inclusion and stand against discrimination in any form.

As an employer, our aim is to create an environment where colleagues are welcomed and are able to bring talents, skills, background and experiences to their roles in an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds work together with dignity and respect.

Safeguarding

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders having regular unsupervised contact with children are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.

Selection Process

Applicants should submit a CV, letter of application and two professional referees, one of which should be your current Principal. 

The start date is August 2026.

Other Conditions

Compliance with visa requirements for working in the UAE.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both Country of residence/birth and any Country of residence within the last 10 years.