Head of Sixth Form / Futures

Durham School Dubai

Leadership & Strategy

Provide visionary leadership to establish and grow as a high-performing, future-ready learning community.

Develop and implement the school s strategic plan, aligning academic and operational activities.

Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team to deliver excellence in teaching, learning, and student development.

Shape the school culture, ethos, and values to reflect innovation, inclusion, and holistic education.

Represent the school at a Senior Leadership level, with regulators, parents, and the wider community, ensuring credibility and trust.

Ensure long-term sustainability by balancing educational excellence with operational and financial planning.

Oversight of Programmes

Design, deliver, and evaluate enterprise and employability programmes aligned with the school strategy.

Drive key flagship initiatives, including Student Careers Fair, university workshops and faculty specific programs, to enhance student learning and real-world engagement.

Embed entrepreneurial learning across the curriculum, enrichment, and co-curricular activities.

Conduct annual programme reviews to ensure relevance, quality, and progression

Mentoring & Student Support

Provide one-on-one and group coaching to students, with a primary focus on practical, real-world learning and application.

Support students soft skills development, including communication, confidence, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

Track individual progress using enterprise portfolios, coaching goals, and structured assessments.

Build strong, trusting relationships with students, families, and staff to provide holistic support.

Ensure implementation of robust safeguarding and welfare practices.

Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all students.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

Build relationships with entrepreneurs, incubators, higher education institutions, and local/international businesses.

Organise real-world learning opportunities such as visits, panels, projects, and internships.

Source and secure sponsorships to support student initiatives and enterprise programmes.

Develop an alumni network to provide mentoring, talks, and work-related opportunities.

Paternal & Stakeholder Communication

Lead parent engagement on initiatives that highlight creativity and a real-world approach.

Ensure clarity on programme goals, student expectations, and future options.

Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and staff to ensure consistent messaging and integration of enterprise across school life.

Marketing, Social Media & Promotion

Promote the school s mission, events, and student achievements via social media and internal communications.

Showcase impact through platforms such as newsletters, website, and community channels.

Work with marketing to highlight student enterprise success stories and attract external interest and sponsorship.

Programme Expectations & Student Outcomes

Ensure all eligible students participate in comprehensive programmes that integrate work experience and business skill development.

Oversee the development and tracking of student businesses, projects, and portfolios to monitor progress and outcomes.