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BC Academy International School in Jumeirah 3 Dubai is searching for an enthusiastic, adaptable and committed Head of Primary School. The role will include creating a positive and appropriate learning environment through the management of a school. The duties include helping deliver the highest standard of education to the students, supporting teachers and staff and ensuring an overall safe and successful school environment, reporting directly to the Principal.
About school
BC Academy International School is a unique education provider, KHDA approved for Primary, Secondary and High school phases. The network was founded eleven years ago to provide multilingual education to kindergarten children. Since then it has grown into a seven-campus establishment, with two International Schools, 5 Kindergartens and a new campus in the city Dubai opening in 2024.
BC Academy is a school built upon a philosophy of innovation and 21st Century thinking. We want to attract educators who welcome the freedom to think outside the box and try new and innovative practices. Our focus is on the future, and how to prepare our children for it.
The goal of our school is to reveal and develop the children’s creativity and talents, to help the kids become well-rounded people, and become global citizens. Our school has more than 1000 happy children from around the world.
We are a friendly, family-oriented school with a strong track record and high retention rates. In addition to our competitive package, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Job Benefits

• A competitive tax-free salary
• Joining and departure flights to/from Dubai to home of record for self
• End of service gratuity
• Work visa sponsorship for employee
• Annual flights from to home of record for self taken once during annual leave
• UAE medical insurance for employee
• A local bank account
• Modern working facilities and teaching resources
• Professional development, excellent career and leadership prospects
• 2-year renewable contract
• 100% discount on tuition fee for the children of the employee

Responsibilities:

• Creating an academic programme for students that meets British Curriculum standards
• Working closely and communicating with students’ parents
• Helping assess students’ needs and development
• Selecting, training, supporting and assessing staff
• Providing guidance to staff to help resolve issues with students
• Using data to track student performance and produce reports
• Working with external advisors and school governors
• Ensuring the safety of all children in the institution/programme

Our requirements

• A relevant degree and qualification
• Experience in leadership positions - 5 years or more
• Experience of current UK initiatives and developments
• Strong emphasis and desire to be outstanding in learning, teaching, and leading education and believe that children have the potential to reach the highest of expectations when in the right environment
• Capacity to support creative learning and to focus on developing 21st-century learning environments and innovation skills
• Confidence in using IT to motivate and extend student’s learning experiences

BC Academy International School is a unique education provider, KHDA approved for Primary, Secondary and High school phases. The network was founded eleven years ago to provide multilingual education to kindergarten children. Since then it has grown into a seven-campus establishment, with two International Schools, 5 Kindergartens and a new campus in the Jumeirah 3, Dubai that has opened in 2024.
BC Academy is a school built upon a philosophy of innovation and 21st Century thinking. We want to attract educators who welcome the freedom to think outside the box and try new and innovative practices. Our focus is on the future, and how to prepare our children for it.
The goal of our school is to reveal and develop the children’s creativity and talents, to help the kids become well-rounded people, and become global citizens. Our school has more than 1000 happy children from around the world.
We are a friendly, family-oriented school with a strong track record and high retention rates. In addition to our competitive package, we offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.