Primary Principal (GEMS School of Research and Innovation)

GEMS Education

  • Permanent
  • Dubai
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Primary Principal (GEMS School of Research and Innovation)
Reference:AQ3081
Specialisms:Education
Date posted:21st January 2025
Closing date:31st January 2025

Founding Primary Principal – GEMS School of Research and Innovation, Dubai

GEMS Education will be appointing a Founding Primary Principal 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 primary education figurehead to lead 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 Primary Principal’s core purpose is to provide professional, visionary, and highly effective leadership and management that drive excellence in all aspects of school life. This pivotal role ensures the achievement of outstanding educational outcomes, operational efficiency, and community engagement, with a focus on integrating innovative education technology to enhance learning and operational processes.

The Principal will inspire an inclusive vision and articulate a clear direction that resonates with all members of the school community, fostering a culture of collaboration, respect, and achievement. With overarching responsibility for managing risks, achieving enrolment targets, and meeting revenue and profit objectives, the Principal will ensure the school achieves exceptional ratings and builds strong parental engagement.

About You
You are an ambitious and inspiring leader with:

  • Proven experience as a Primary Principal, Head of Prep, or Head of Junior School in a high-performing school.
  • Expertise in the English National Curriculum, with a track record of delivering outstanding academic results.
  • 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.

About 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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