Exams & Data Strategy Lead (British Curriculum)

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to oversee the administration and coordination of all internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with awarding bodies and KHDA expectations.

The role combines exam leadership with data strategy, MIS oversight, and inspection readiness, including training invigilation staff and generating detailed reports for senior leaders and KHDA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s preferred in education, leadership, or data-related field.
• Significant experience in British curriculum school, UAE or GCC.
• Proven experience managing exams under UK awarding bodies and JCQ.
• Strong KHDA knowledge and inspection readiness.
• Experience in a school or large school group desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of all external and internal examinations in the Prep and Senior School.
• Oversee data strategy, MIS platforms, and reports for KHDA and inspections.
• Ensure KHDA, BSO alignment and examination regulations compliance.
• Line-manage Exams Officers and data/assessment teams; deliver staff training.
• Engage with parents, KHDA, awarding bodies, and university guidance teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred in Education, Leadership, or Data-related field)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Dashboards

Job description

GEMS Wellington Academy Dubai Hills is seeking an experienced Exams Officer to oversee the administration and coordination of all internal and external examinations, ensuring compliance with awarding bodies and KHDA expectations.

The role combines exam leadership with data strategy, MIS oversight, and inspection readiness, including training invigilation staff and generating detailed reports for senior leaders and KHDA.