Victory Heights Primary School is a state-of-the-art, British-curriculum primary school located in Dubai Sports City, adjacent to the Victory Heights residential community.
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.
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. Supply Cover Teachers
We are looking for Maternity cover teacher for our Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1 class. As a vital member of our school community, passionate about teaching and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality education to students.
Requirements:
- Possession of relevant teaching qualifications such as QTS or PGCE.
- Strong classroom management skills and the ability to differentiate instruction to meet the
needs of diverse learners.
- Minimum of two years of experience teaching in a primary school setting.
- Currently hold a valid UAE residence family visa
2. Assistant Headteacher
Deadline: 28th October, 12.00 pm
Start Date: August 2025
Victory Heights Primary School is seeking two dynamic and passionate leaders to join our Senior Leadership Team as Assistant Headteachers. Following the internal promotion of two valued team members, we are looking for educators with the drive and vision to shape the future of our school.
The Role: As an Assistant Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic leadership of the school. Your responsibilities will include areas such as assessment, leading professional development programmes, operational management, organising whole-school events, and fostering strong communications and parent relationships. The roles are flexible, with specific duties tailored to the strengths of the successful candidates.
Key Qualities We Are Looking For:
● A visionary leader capable of inspiring and motivating both staff and students.
● Experience in one or more of the following areas: assessment, professional development, operational management, organising large-scale events, or leading communications and parent relationships.
● A strategic thinker who can contribute to whole-school improvement with a focus on innovation and measurable impact.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
● A commitment to fostering a positive school culture that reflects our core values: Nurture, Challenge, Excel.
● Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to shape the role in response to the school’s evolving priorities.
Desirable Experience:
● Proven leadership experience in a primary school at middle or senior leadership level.
● Experience leading schools through inspections, such as KHDA or BSO.
● A track record of driving educational improvement and leading initiatives that enhance student progress.
● Experience in coaching, mentoring, and supporting colleagues in their professional development.
This is an exceptional opportunity for ambitious leaders ready to make a significant impact at a school that values innovation, wellbeing, inclusion, and a child-centered approach.
Application process:
We invite applicants who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our students to submit their CV.
We reserve the right to appoint suitably qualified candidates before the application closing date. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email.
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.
