Secondary Assistant Head: Director of Sixth Form | Sharjah English School

This role is suited to UK trained Teachers with recent experience in British curriculum schools. Applicants must have a strong understanding of Assistant Head/ Director of 6th form and a proven track record within a British educational context. The School: Sharjah English School (SES) is a small, inclusive, non-for-profit school, occupying a spacious and attractive campus in close proximity to Dubai. We are a well-established co-educational school offering the National Curriculum to 1100 children from Foundation through to A Level. As well as serving the local British expatriate community, the school has students from many other nationalities. We are a British School Overseas and British Schools of the Middle East accredited school. Sharjah English School provides an outstanding learning environment which encourages curiosity, ignites imagination and develops independence. We are committed to providing the very best learning experiences through positive and supportive relationships. The Role: Secondary Assistant Head: Director of Sixth Form For January 2027 we are seeking a passionate Secondary Assistant Head: Director of Sixth Form to join our team. A well-qualified, visionary, and inspirational Assistant Head: Director of Sixth Form who embodies the academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and future-focused ambition of Sharjah English School. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Post-16 provision. Personal Specifications: ● Qualified teacher with a minimum of two years teaching experience ● Proficient ICT user ● Awareness of innovative thinking and practice in education ● An in-depth and up to date knowledge of the English National Curriculum. ● A strong personal presence and high level interpersonal skills ● Excellent understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and practices The successful candidate must have the following: ● A B.Ed or BA degree in a core subject with PGCE/ QTS. ● Proven track record in foster