Chancellor

SEA; Sharjah; Sur place; AED 1 900 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) and Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN) seek a Chancellor to provide strategic and institutional leadership. You will drive academic excellence, credibility, and financial sustainability, allied with the President and Board of Trustees.

Your role includes safeguarding, inclusion, and stakeholder engagement at national and international levels. You will lead the senior team, strengthen Emirati talent, and champion continuous improvement across SEA and SGN, shaping

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in higher education or complex education organisations.
• Experience engaging with boards, government stakeholders, accreditation bodies and partners.

Responsabilités

• Lead institutional strategy for SEA and SGN with clear priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Champion excellence in academic provision, professional learning, and research.
• Provide strategic oversight of SGN including early childhood education, safeguarding and inclusion.
• Promote student success, educator capability, and children’s wellbeing across activities.
• Oversee financial sustainability and revenue diversification through programmes and partnerships.
• Govern with oversight of governance, compliance, risk, and accountability.
• Build government, academic, and community partnerships nationally and internationally.
• Develop the senior leadership team and foster a culture of innovation and Emirati talent.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

People development

Governance and risk oversight

Stakeholder influence

Formation

PhD or EdD in Education/Leadership/Management

Description du poste

Chancellor

Role Purpose

The Chancellor provides strategic and institutional leadership forSharjah Education Academy (SEA) and Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN),advancing excellence in academic programmes, professional development,research, and early childhood education. Working with the President,Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team, the Chancellor strengthenseducational outcomes, institutional reputation, and financial sustainabilityin support of Sharjah’s educational priorities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the institutional strategy for SEA and SGN, setting clear prioritiesand measurable outcomes aligned with their mission and Sharjah’s educational needs.
• Champion excellence in academic provision, professional learning, and research,ensuring relevance, innovation, accreditation, and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight of SGN, ensuring high-quality early childhood education,child safeguarding, inclusion, and effective family engagement.
• Promote student success, educator capability, and children’s learning,development, and wellbeing across the institution’s activities.
• Oversee financial sustainability, responsible resource allocation,and revenue diversification through programmes, research, consultancy,and partnerships.
• Work with the President and Board of Trustees to uphold effective governance,regulatory compliance, risk oversight, and accountability for institutional performance.
• Build strategic government, academic, and community partnerships andrepresent SEA and SGN nationally and internationally.
• Lead and develop the senior leadership team, promoting a collaborative culture,organisational effectiveness, innovation, and the development of Emirati talent.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A PhD or EdD in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration,Management, or a related field from a recognised university.
• A minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience, including substantialresponsibility in higher education or a complex education organisation.
• A proven record of delivering institutional strategy, educational quality,financial sustainability, and organisational development.
• Experience engaging with governing boards, government stakeholders,accreditation bodies, and national or international partners.
• A strong understanding of early childhood education, safeguarding, and inclusion;direct oversight of nursery or school networks is desirable.
• Professional proficiency in both Arabic and English.UAE or GCC education sector experience is desirable.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic leadership
• Educational judgement
• Financial stewardship
• Governance and risk oversight
• Stakeholder influence
• People development
• Innovation and change
• Integrity and cultural awareness

Apply Sharjah Education Academy aims to spread a culture of continuous improvement in all educational institutions.

Contact

University City, Sharjah

United Arab Emirates

• [phone]
• [e-mail]
• www.sea.ac.ae