Start Date: January 5th, 2026

About the School
Maple Bloom has a distinguished 13-year history, founded by an experienced UK educator who previously operated one of Solihulls top-rated pre-schools. Building on this strong foundation, Maple Bloom opened its first pre-school campus in Tanzania in 2020.

Located in Masaki, Dar es Salaam, Maple Bloom Elementary represents the next stage of this vision: a purpose-built, nurturing environment delivering a British-style education that is internationally recognised. As a Pearson Edexcel approved centre, the school offers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), ensuring a high-quality, globally relevant learning experience. Small class sizes, experienced teachers, and well-resourced learning spaces remain central to the schools ethos of excellence, innovation, and child-centred education.

Living in Tanzania
Tanzania offers an exceptionally rewarding lifestyle for international educators. Masaki is a vibrant, cosmopolitan area with cafés, international restaurants, beach clubs, and a warm expatriate community. Its coastal setting provides opportunities for sailing, diving, and outdoor recreation. Beyond the city, Tanzanias world-famous attractions include the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Zanzibars beaches, and Mount Kilimanjaro. The welcoming culture and relaxed pace of life make Tanzania an outstanding place to live and work.

The Role: Deputy Head of Primary School
The Deputy Head of Primary plays a key leadership role in shaping the quality, consistency, and direction of teaching and learning across the primary phase. Working closely with the Head of School, the Deputy Head ensures that students receive an outstanding, child-centred education aligned with Maple Blooms ethos and international curriculum pathways.

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will support the Head of School in delivering the vision, values, and long-term strategic development of the primary school. You will lead on areas such as IEYC and IPC curriculum implementation, assessment strategy, safeguarding, and staff development, depending on your experience. You will act as a positive, visible role model for staff, students, and parents.

You will oversee the quality of teaching and learning across the primary phase, ensuring high standards of practice, engagement, and progress. You will coach, mentor, and support teachers at different stages of their careers and lead training, INSET sessions, and curriculum development initiatives that promote innovation and best practice.

You will champion a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful school culture where every child feels supported and valued. You will oversee behaviour systems, pastoral care, and wellbeing initiatives and work closely with teachers and families when additional support is needed.

You will lead assessment and data processes across the school, ensuring accurate tracking of progress and attainment. You will analyse trends, identify priorities for improvement, and maintain high standards of reporting and communication with parents.

In daily operations, you will support the smooth running of the school through timetabling, duty rotas, cover processes, and event planning. You will deputise fully for the Head of School when required and play an active role in recruitment, induction, and performance review.

Requirements
This role requires a recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, B.Ed, or QTS. You will have significant experience in primary education, including middle or senior leadership experience such as Phase Leader, Head of Department, or Assistant Head. You should have strong familiarity with the British curriculum or international pathways such as IEYC and IPC. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills are essential, and experience in international or culturally diverse contexts is an advantage.

Salary & Benefits
The package includes a competitive international salary, annual flights or a relocation allowance, medical insurance, an accommodation allowance, and either a pension contribution or completion bonus. Contracts are offered on a two-year renewable basis, with strong opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.