Job Description

Job: Head of Year KS4

Employer: International School - The School of Research Science, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Start date: 12th August 2026

Annual Tax-Free Salary: £34,500 - £40,000 + Benefits including housing, flight allowance, medical and gratuity (worth over £15,000)

Contract: Full-time, fixed term for 2 years

 

Aston Education is working with The School of Research Science, a thriving and vibrant international school, in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. They are looking for a full-time Head of Year to start in August 2026.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a KS4 experienced teacher or middle leader to lead the pastoral care and wellbeing of Year 10 and Year 11 students (8 form groups) including attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and wellbeing.

 

The employer:

 

The School of Research Science is a thriving and popular international school for students aged 3-18. They opened their doors 25 years ago and they have over 3000 students today. The student cohort is a diverse range of nationalities together with a high proportion of Emirati Nationals. The school is committed to excellence, inclusivity, and community.

 

They follow the British Curriculum from EYFS to KS5, and they offer excellent modern facilities. The school’s key focus areas include mastery in literacy and numeracy, inquiry-based learning and critical thinking and problem-solving.

 

The school’s Leadership Team is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of their staff, and they foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and professional growth. They believe schools flourish when their people flourish.

 

The job responsibilities include:

 

As a Head of Year, you’ll promote high academic expectations for all students within Year 10 and Year 11 and monitor the academic progress of students across subjects using assessment data and progress tracking systems.

 

You’ll identify underachievement within Year 10 and Year 11 and coordinate appropriate interventions in collaboration with teachers, department leaders, and the leadership team.

 

You’ll take primary responsibility for the pastoral care and wellbeing of students within Year 10 and Year 11 and monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and wellbeing. You’ll build strong, positive relationships with students and promote a culture of respect, responsibility, and belonging.

 

Ideally, you’ll teach Science, English, Psychology, Humanities or Girls' PE and prepare the students for IGCSE and A level exams. 

 

Skills and Qualifications required:

• PGCE and QTS / QTLS
• Degree relevant to the subject you teach (Science, English, Psychology, Humanities or PE/Sport)
• Successful UK teaching experience at KS4 in secondary school level
• Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum for KS4
• An outstanding classroom practitioner with an excellent track record of progress and results
• Proven track record of raising educational standards and achievement
• Understanding how to analyse and use data effectively
• Commitment to excellence, inclusivity, and community
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

 

Benefits:

• Tax-Free Salary
• Accommodation / Housing Allowance
• Medical Insurance
• Dependent Visa Support & Medical Insurance
• Tuition Fee Discount
• Flight Allowance
• Teacher Bonus Scheme

 

Closing date: As soon as possible

 

Applications and enquiries: Please contact Tarja Aila at Aston Education for an informal discussion and to apply for this Head of Year KS4 job.              

                                                         

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.