Teaching in Dubai | Inside Dubai’s Top Schools:Leadership, Teacher Wellbeing & Future of Education

n this episode, we sit down with Simon O’Connor, Headmaster of Harrow International School Dubai and one of the region’s most experienced education leaders. With previous roles as Director of Deira International School, CEO of the Al Futtaim Education Foundation, and Principal of Jumeirah College, Simon shares valuable insights into what truly makes a great school in Dubai. We discuss teacher wellbeing, work–life balance, KHDA inspections, leadership in education, and the future of schools across the UAE. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or school leader, this conversation offers practical perspectives on building strong, supportive, and successful school communities. 🎧 Tune in and join the conversation. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCACK2jTZknKsD54nGcNTyUw/join 👉Resource link for Teaching pedagogy Exam preparation👈 ✅www.teacherslicensedubaiuae.com ✅www.teacherlicenseprep.com ✅https://www.dataflowgroup.com 👉Affiliation link to SURAASA for getting the international teaching qualification. ✅ Free counselling can be booked via this link - https://suraasa.co/stringsnstrokes 👉Link for iPGCE TES institute - https://www.tes.com/institute/ipgce 👉Link for University of Nottingham - https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/educatio... 👉Link for IB certificate and courses - https://ibo.org/professional-developm... 👉Link for NAAC - http://naac.gov.in/index.php/en/2-unc... Thank you for all your support so far! 👉 🗣 Want to talk to us regarding teaching profession ? - Join this channel to get access to perks 🕺🔥🔥 / @stringsnstrokes 👉👉 Follow us on 👈👈 Follow us on:- YouTube - / stringsnstrokes Instagram - / strings_and_strokes Facebook - / stringsnstrokestutorial Email - stringsnstrokes.tutorial@gmail.com 👉👉 TOP UAE JOB SITES TO FIND WORK IN DUBAI AND OTHER EMIRATES 👈👈 1. DUBIZZLE 2. LINKEDIN.COM 3. GULFTALENT.COM 4. INDEED.COM 5. BAYT.COM 6. LAIMOON.COM 7. MONSTERGULF.COM 8. NAUKRIGULF.COM 9. OLIV.COM 10. JORA 👉👉 OTHER JOB-SEARCHING PLATFORMS IN THE UAE JOOBLE TALENT.COM https://www.bayut.com/mybayut/guide-h... 👉👉 Links to the career portals of leading education school groups in UAE. GEMS Education- https://www.gemseducation.com TALEEM Education - https://www.taaleem.ae/careers BLOOMS Education - https://www.bloomeducation.com INNOVENTURES Education - https://www.innoventureseducation.com ALDAR Academies -https://acadrecruit.taleo.net NORD ANGLIA - https://www.nordangliaeducation.com PUBLIC SCHOOLS - https://t4uae.moe.gov.ae 👉👉 Links to TEACHING Job hunting portals below 👈👈 TES - https://www.tes.com/jobs/ INDEED - https://www.indeed.ae/jobs-in-UAE GULF TALENT - https://www.gulftalent.com/uae/jobs TEACH AWAY - https://www.teachaway.com/careers 👉👉 Teaching Qualifications available in UAE:- 👈👈 https://www.suraasa.com/store https://www.tes.com/institute/ipgce https://www.tellalinstitute.com/ https://www.postgraduatesearch.com https://www.uopeople.edu/programs 👉👉 Please like, share, and subscribe to our channel! 👉👉 Teaching in UAE Playlist - • Interview Preparation | Questions and... 👉👉 Links suggested 👈👈 Driving license in Dubai - • Driving in Dubai | Applying for Drivi... Grocery shopping in Dubai - • Living in Dubai | Indian Grocery Shop... Free things to do in Dubai - • FREE THINGS TO DO IN UAE I 20 FREE TH... 👉👉 We also regularly update the art, guitar tutorials, and our life in Dubai through our informative vlogs on the weekends. 👉👉 For more information on Dubai Life for Indians please watch this playlist - • Dubai Vlogs #stringsnstrokes #visitdubai #dubailife #teachingindubai