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Head of Primary/Elementary

Bukhatir Education Advancement and Management International (BEAM) is most widely known for its excellence in operating the British K-13 and American K-12 curriculum schools in Dubai and Sharjah under the banner of International School of Creative Science (ISCS) and American School of Creative Science (ASCS), together enrolling over 8,600 students in the United Arab Emirates.

Our schools provide a comprehensive education nurturing, cultivating and fostering innovative, creative and critical thinking skills all encompassed in a Muslim faith based environment with a strong emphasis on developing the total child. Creative Science Schools the leading schools providing the best of the UK/US, Arabic and Islamic Studies Curriculum together with an unparalleled Quran programme for all our Global Leaders of Learning, Life, Humanity and Faith.


Job Summary

This role involves assisting in functioning of the Primary School and managing the phases of Primary/ Elementary. To provide and lead the strategic direction for the Primary School, in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the Principal as mandated by BEAM. To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress. Manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department effectively to support the department development plan.

Posted: October 2018
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LocationSharjah & Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start DateAugust 2019
Contract LengthOngoing
Eligible CandidatesLicensed Teacher
Student LevelElementary
Number of Vacancies1

Job Benefits

  • Annual air ticket allowance
  • Accommodation allowance or Company Accommodation
  • Private medical insurance
  • Tax free salary
  • Tuition fee discount

Extra Perks

  • Unique faith-based environment
  • Second safest country in the world
  • Multicultural workforce
  • English widely spoken
  • Beautiful sunshine every day of the year
  • Fourth most visited city in the world
  • State of the art school facilities
  • Well-resourced school

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates
Teaching Credential/License
Other Certification
Education RequiredMaster
MajorMA / Med, PG
Additional School Requirements
  • UK/ US Leadership Qualification (NPQH, NPQSL, NPQM)
  • At least 3 years experience in similar role with exposure to US Common Core/ UK National Curriculum
  • A wide range of teaching experience with primary aged children
  • Experience of working in a high achieving school (preferred)
  • Evidence of successful implementation of a range of whole school initiatives, focusing on positive outcomes for pupils
  • Experience of accreditation and school inspections (preferred)