Deputy Headteacher

Mesaieed International School

We are seeking an energetic, dynamic and caring Lower School Deputy Headteacher who can inspire colleagues, students and families to further strengthen our work across the EYFS and younger Primary year groups. This pivotal role will shape the educational experiences for our youngest children, ensuring our vision and values are embedded in all aspects of teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Primary Head of School to lead and manage lower school operations, fostering a safe, inclusive, and creative environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally and provide strategic leadership in curriculum development and pedagogical innovation, ensuring that teaching standards remain consistently high and are aligned with aspirational expectations.

Beyond academic leadership, the Lower School Deputy Headteacher will offer support for staff, students, and families, promoting positive relationships and effective communication throughout the school community. Providing strong pastoral care, safeguarding, and behaviour management, will help ensure that every child feels valued and supported.

Significant for our school, the role includes mentoring and professional development for teachers, driving continuous improvement and collaborative practice. At MIS, the combined visionary leadership and hands-on involvement of this role ensures that the foundation years of education are headlined by excellence, curiosity, and a commitment to nurturing lifelong learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee quality assurance processes and teacher evaluations to ensure accountability, professional development, and sustained improvement
• Support high-quality learning environments and lead Collaborative Working Time (CWT) to develop and embed effective pedagogical practice
• Oversee the planning and monitoring of foundation subjects to ensure all students access a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum
• Lead relevant subject leads as required
• Manage and monitor the curriculum budget, ensuring effective and equitable allocation of resources to support high-quality provision
• Lead on behaviour and attendance systems in the Lower School and EYFS, ensuring consistency, early intervention, and a positive learning climate through active leadership of the Lower School & EYFS Phase Leads
• Foster strong partnerships with EYFS and Lower School parents through effective communication, visibility, and responsive support
• Oversee smooth transition processes between key stages to ensure continuity in learning and pastoral care
• Manage day-to-day and planned staff absence cover, ensuring minimal disruption to teaching and learning
• Coordinate the primary school calendar to ensure alignment of key events, assessments, and operational priorities
• Lead the planning and delivery of key parent engagement events, ensuring high-quality communication and participation