Careers

Victory Heights Primary School is a community-based, British-Curriculum primary school located in Dubai Sports City, adjacent to the Victory Heights community. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage Programme, leading into the British National Curriculum. This is adapted for an international setting and allows us the freedom to inspire all students with creative topics whilst being able to track progress and celebrate success. We are also opening another Primary School in Dubailand City of Arabia next to IMG World.

We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum, leading into the British National Curriculum. This is adapted for an international setting and allows us the freedom to inspire all students with creative topics, whilst being able to track progress and celebrate success.

At VHPS, we are dedicated to providing our students with a high-quality education and we are committed to the ongoing professional development of our staff. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to advance your career, we encourage you to apply today.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the school reserves right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Safeguarding Statement: Victory Heights Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks. VHPS recognises that the effectiveness and safety of its Recruitment Policy and Procedures contributes to child protection by helping to deter, reject or identify people who might be unsuitable for working with children, background checks will be required.

For overseas applicants, interviews will take place over ZOOM. Candidates already in Dubai will be interviewed locally.

We are recruiting for the following positions: 

1. Swimming Coach

Deadline: 3rd June, 12:00 pm
Start Date: August 2025

Victory Heights Primary School, a thriving and inclusive educational community. We are currently seeking a passionate, experienced, and dynamic Swimming Coach to join our vibrant team from August 2025. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of an engaging and high-quality swimming programme across both campuses. They will also play a broader role in school life, contributing to additional sporting activities or offering support in the classroom.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Swim England Level 2 Coaching qualification
• Prior experience working in a primary school setting with young learners
• Flexibility and willingness to work one day per week at our Dubai Sports City site
• The ability to offer additional sports coaching or classroom support
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills

2. Procurement Officer

Deadline: 16th June, 12:00 pm
Start Date: August 2025

Victory Heights Primary School, a thriving and inclusive educational community. We are currently seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Procurement Officer to join our administrative team from August 2025. Reporting to the Finance Manager and School Principal. The successful candidate will oversee the purchasing and supply chain operations, ensuring best value for money across all procurement activities. This is a vital role requiring collaboration with internal departments, vendors, and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop viable, cost-effective, and strategic procurement plans
• Communicate the value of strategic sourcing to stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Evaluate and update procurement policies and procedures
• Source and select suppliers based on quality, price, delivery, and sustainability
• Negotiate terms and pricing for various purchases
• Monitor vendor performance and contractual obligations
• Attend trade shows, visit suppliers, and research market options
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, deliveries, and inventory
• Ensure responsible and sustainable procurement practices
• Create and manage purchase orders and evaluate invoices for accuracy
• Track and analyse financial reports and pricing proposals
• Prepare regular procurement reports, pricing lists, and spend analysis
• Work collaboratively across departments on procurement needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 2–5 years’ experience in procurement or purchasing (school/corporate setting preferred)
• Solid understanding of procurement procedures and supplier management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with procurement systems an advantage
• Organised, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities
• Demonstrates strategic thinking, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset
• Strong relationship management and teamwork skills
• Financially astute with an understanding of KPIs and risk management
• Keen interest in sustainability and awareness of global market trends
• Technologically proficient and eager to learn
• Responsible, hard-working, personable and persuasive

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint a suitable candidate prior to the closing date. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

VHPS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be required to undergo full background checks as part of our safer recruitment process.

VHPS is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. VHPS recognizes that the effectiveness and safety of its Recruitment Policy and Procedures contributes to child protection by helping to deter, reject or identify people who might be unsuitable for working with children, background checks will be required.