Director - The Future School - GEMS Education - Dubai UAE

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 312,480 - 468,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Medical insurance

Flights

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is looking for a Director for The Future School in Dubai. This role involves designing and implementing strategies focused on student agency and employability skills while leading initiatives to connect education with real-world outcomes.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in enterprise education or youth entrepreneurship, excellent interpersonal skills, and a collaborative mindset. Attractive compensation includes a competitive tax-free salary along with accommodation and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in enterprise, youth entrepreneurship, or future skills education.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of employment trends and the evolving world of work.

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, and evaluate enterprise and employability programs.
• Lead flagship initiatives including Student Careers Fair.
• Build partnerships with entrepreneurs and local businesses.
• Provide mentoring for students exploring startups and self‑employment.

Skills

Enterprise education

Youth entrepreneurship

Public speaking

Stakeholder management

Creative problem-solving

Education

Qualification in business or education

Job description

Director – The Future School – GEMS Education – Dubai, UAE

Location: Dubai

Industry: Education

Function: Director

Salary: 28,000-42,000 monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any Candidate
Nationality: Any Candidate

Overview

The Director of The Future School will design and deliver a future‑ready, enterprise‑focused strategy that builds student agency, employability skills, and clear pathways into employment, self‑employment, and entrepreneurship. The role drives flagship initiatives, partnerships, and coaching models that connect learning to real industry outcomes.

Core Duties

• Design, deliver, and evaluate enterprise and employability programs aligned with school strategy
• Lead flagship initiatives including Enterprise and Employability Week, Student Careers Fair, and Future School Work Experience
• Embed entrepreneurial learning across curriculum, enrichment, and co‑curricular activities
• Line‑manage the Careers Lead to align career education with enterprise goals
• Conduct annual program reviews to ensure relevance, quality, and progression
• Provide one‑to‑one and group mentoring for students exploring startups and self‑employment
• Build partnerships with entrepreneurs, incubators, universities, and local and international businesses
• Organize visits, panels, projects, internships, and other real‑world learning opportunities
• Source and secure sponsorships to support student initiatives and enterprise programs
• Develop an alumni network to provide mentoring, talks, and work‑related opportunities
• Lead parent engagement through workshops, newsletters, and briefings on enterprise pathways
• Collaborate with senior leadership and staff to integrate enterprise across school life
• Promote The Future School mission and impact through social media and internal channels
• Track student businesses, projects, and enterprise portfolios with clear KPIs and reports

Ideal Profile

• Proven experience in enterprise, youth entrepreneurship, or future skills education
• Qualification in business, education, or enterprise leadership (or equivalent)
• Understanding of mentoring, startup culture, innovation, and student agency
• Experience working with partners, funders, and sponsors; strong stakeholder management
• Knowledge of employment trends and the evolving world of work
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, public speaking, and communication skills
• Creative, proactive, solutions‑focused, with high standards of planning and reporting
• Collaborative team player willing to go above and beyond to drive innovation and impact

What We Offer

• Strategic leadership scope with high visibility and community impact
• Extensive professional development and cross‑network collaboration
• Competitive tax‑free package with accommodation, medical insurance, flights, and other benefits

About the Company

GEMS Education is a leading K‑12 education provider in the UAE and globally, recognized for inclusive, high‑performance learning environments and strong pathways for staff growth and advancement.