Chancellor

Sharjah Education Academy; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; AED 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharjah Education Academy (SEA) and Sharjah Government Nurseries (SGN) seek a visionary Chancellor to lead institutional strategy, educational quality, and financial sustainability. The role involves engaging with boards, government bodies, accreditation entities, and international partners to advance Sharjah’s educational priorities.

The Chancellor will guide senior leadership, champion inclusion and safeguarding, and foster Emirati talent while strengthening SEA and SGN’s reputation and impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, Management, or a related field from a recognised university.
• Minimum of 15 years of senior leadership experience in higher education or a complex education organisation.
• 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.
• Strong understanding of early childhood education, safeguarding, and inclusion; direct nursery or school network oversight is desirable.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English; UAE or GCC education sector experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the institutional strategy for SEA and SGN, setting priorities and measurable outcomes.
• Champion excellence in academic provision, professional learning, and research with emphasis on accreditation and continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic oversight of SGN focusing on high-quality 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, research, consultancy, and partnerships.
• Collaborate with the President and Board to ensure governance, compliance, risk oversight, and accountability.
• Build partnerships with government, academia, and communities to represent SEA and SGN nationally and internationally.
• Lead and develop the senior leadership team to foster collaboration, innovation, and Emirati talent development.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Educational leadership

Strategic planning

Education

PhD or EdD in Education/Leadership/Management

Job description

The Chancellor provides strategic and institutional leadership for Sharjah 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 strengthens educational outcomes, institutional reputation, and financial sustainability in support of Sharjah’s educational priorities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the institutional strategy for SEA and SGN, setting clear priorities and 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 and represent 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 substantial responsibility 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.