Vice-Principal for Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR)

GEMS Education

  • Permanent
  • Dubai
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Vice-Principal for Innovation, Technology, and Research (ITR)
Reference:AQ3079
Specialisms:Education, Technology
Date posted:21st January 2025
Closing date:31st January 2025

Vice-Principal for Innovation, Technology, and Research – GEMS School of Research and Innovation, Dubai

GEMS Education will be appointing a Founding Vice-Principal for Innovation, Technology, and Research for their brand new school, the GEMS School of Research and Innovation, which will open in Dubai Sports City in August 2025. This state-of-the-art institution is the culmination of 65 years of GEMS’ excellence, innovation, and commitment to redefining education. They will be looking for a visionary education leader to establish this transformative and forward-thinking school.

About the School
This new school is poised to become the benchmark in premium education, integrating cutting-edge facilities, purposeful innovation, and best-in-class teaching to deliver a personalised and future-focused learning experience for GEMS students.

Learners will engage in a dynamic curriculum blending the English National Curriculum with immersive learning in AI, entrepreneurship, sports, research, and wellbeing. This school boasts unparalleled facilities, and GEMS have collaborated with Microsoft to create a world-class innovative campus designed for advanced learning experiences through cutting-edge technologies.

The Role
The Vice-Principal for Innovation, Technology, and Research will provide visionary leadership in advancing the school’s digital strategy, focusing on pedagogical innovation, staff digital literacy, integration of emerging technologies (including AI and machine learning), professional development of teachers, research partnerships, and meeting the needs of individual students, including Students of Determination and those with identified Gifts and Talents. This role is pivotal in driving the school’s research agenda, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, academic excellence, and inclusivity.

About You
You are an ambitious and inspiring leader with:

  • Proven experience leading digital education in a high performing school context, as a Head of Innovation, Director of Digital Learning, Director of IT with pedagogical influence, or Head of Education Technology.
  • Expertise in the English National Curriculum, with a track record of delivering outstanding outcomes for students.
  • A passion for innovation and integrating technology and pedagogy, to create engaging learning experiences for all students.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • A commitment to nurturing students’ well-being, creativity, and leadership potential.

Why Join GEMS Education?
As part of GEMS, you will join a global network of trailblazing educators committed to shaping the future of education. This is a unique opportunity to establish a world-class school in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. The GEMS School of Research and Innovation will further develop the GEMS Education vision of providing an inclusive education that ensures all students feel valued, finding success academically, socially, and emotionally.

As part of this grand vision, GEMS is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion.

Application Process

GEMS have appointed recruitment specialist Anderson Quigley to handle this appointment.  For further information please contact Phil Gifford on phil.gifford@andersonquigley.com or +44 (0) 7743 936 121.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2025

Proposed interview dates: to be confirmed

 

Any questions?

If you have any questions about your application, please get in touch.

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