Founding Principal, Senior School (Years 7-13)
GEMS Education
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
GEMS School of Research and Innovation invites an exceptional educational leader to become Principal Senior School for Years 7–13, shaping a pioneering 3–18 journey in the UAE. You will collaborate with the CEO/Principal and SLT to define curriculum, assessment, and progression, establishing KS4 and Sixth Form provisions.
You will drive academic excellence, wellbeing and innovative partnerships with universities and industry, while guiding a new world-class Senior School through its founding
Qualifications
- Significant senior leadership experience in a high-performing secondary or all-through school.
- Proven track record of leading curriculum innovation and academic excellence.
- Experience in developing Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form provision.
- Strong understanding of qualifications, assessment and university pathways.
- Expertise in pastoral leadership, safeguarding and student wellbeing.
- Capacity to lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams.
Responsibilities
- Shape the strategic direction and culture of a world-class Senior School.
- Establish distinctive KS4 and Sixth Form provision and pathways.
- Lead curriculum architecture and qualification pathways for a 3–18 journey.
- Build partnerships with universities, industry organisations and accrediting bodies.
- Drive academic excellence, wellbeing and student success across Years 7–13.
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Job description
GEMS School of Research and Innovation invites an exceptional educational leader to become Principal Senior School for Years 7–13, shaping a pioneering 3–18 journey in the UAE. You will collaborate with the CEO/Principal and SLT to define curriculum, assessment, and progression, establishing KS4 and Sixth Form provisions.
You will drive academic excellence, wellbeing and innovative partnerships with universities and industry, while guiding a new world-class Senior School through its founding
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