Senior School Vice Principal: Wellbeing & Growth Leader

GEMS Education; Dubai; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

GEMS World Academy – Dubai (GWA) invites applications for an experienced Vice Principal – Senior School (Grades 9–12) to contribute to strategic leadership and the ongoing development of the Senior School. The successful candidate will focus on student wellbeing, pastoral care, behaviour, safeguarding and personal development, alongside school improvement and staff development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader to drive a positive, inclusive and high‑achieving school

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Grades 9–12, supporting the Academy's vision, values and school improvement priorities.
• Lead the development and implementation of effective pastoral systems, student wellbeing initiatives, behaviour expectations and safeguarding practices.
• Lead, coach and support Assistant Principals, Grade Leaders and pastoral teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing school culture.
• Promote student voice, leadership and engagement, ensuring a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Monitor student attendance, progress and wellbeing, using data to inform decisions and implement appropriate interventions.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement, quality assurance, self-evaluation and strategic planning.
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, staff and the wider school community.

Job description

GEMS World Academy – Dubai (GWA) invites applications for an experienced Vice Principal – Senior School (Grades 9–12) to contribute to strategic leadership and the ongoing development of the Senior School. The successful candidate will focus on student wellbeing, pastoral care, behaviour, safeguarding and personal development, alongside school improvement and staff development.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader to drive a positive, inclusive and high‑achieving school