Director of Admissions, Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai

GEDU Global Education

  • Permanent
Reference:AQ2907
Specialisms:Education
Date posted:4th December 2024
Closing date:10th January 2025

Anderson Quigley is pleased to partner once again with Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai, handling the appointment of its founding Director of Admissions.

Queen Elizabeth’s School, Dubai is an exciting new school launching in 2026, and will be a founding member in the newly formulated Queen Elizabeth’s Global Schools (QEGS) education group. QEGS will be owned and operated by Global Education (GEDU). Inspired by the excellence of Queen Elizabeth’s School in Barnet, North London—a state-maintained grammar school celebrated for its academic rigour and commitment to a values-based education — QED will bring these standards to Dubai in a premium private education setting.

The Role

The Director of Admissions will play a pivotal role in establishing the school’s reputation and ensuring its success from the outset. The role will involve:

  • Leading the development and execution of a founding admissions strategy.
  • Building relationships with prospective families, partners, and the local community.
  • Leading on pre-opening admissions activity in 2025 to ensure that the 2026 planned opening is successful.
  • Ensuring a transparent and efficient admissions process that reflects QEGS’ ethos and commitment to excellence.
  • Overseeing all aspects of student recruitment.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and motivated admissions leader with:

  • A successful track record in school admissions, ideally gained, in part, from founding a setting in the UAE.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
  • A passion for education and a strong alignment with Queen Elizabeth’s Global School’s values.
  • Knowledge of Dubai’s educational landscape.
  • A commitment to personal and professional development.

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 10 January 2025.

Applications should consist of:

  • A full CV.
  • A covering letter (ideally two pages) outlining how you meet the person specification and your motivations for joining QED.
  • Contact details for two referees (references will not be taken without prior consent).

For more information about the role, or to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Phil Gifford on phil.gifford@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0) 7743 936 121.

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