Strategic Director of Education Technology & Innovation

Gems Education UAE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 290,160; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive tax-free leadership salary

Fully furnished accommodation package

Private medical insurance coverage

Annual airfare to home country

End of service gratuity as per UAE labor regulations

Access to GEMS Rewards offering significant savings

Job summary

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Director of Innovation and Educational Technology in Dubai to lead the digital transformation and future learning strategies across all school phases. This senior leadership role focuses on driving innovation through AI integration and EdTech adoption.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have a minimum of four years of UAE experience in educational technology leadership, demonstrating capability in strategic planning and project management. A competitive package including tax-free salary and accommodation is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of UAE experience in educational technology leadership or innovation management.
• Demonstrated experience leading school-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong strategic planning and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive school-wide innovation strategy.
• Lead innovation initiatives from planning to evaluation.
• Promote research-based instructional practices across departments.

Skills

Educational technology leadership

Artificial intelligence integration in education

Innovation strategy development

Project-based and experiential learning implementation

Digital transformation management

Professional development facilitation

Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Gems Education UAE is seeking a Director of Innovation and Educational Technology in Dubai to lead the digital transformation and future learning strategies across all school phases. This senior leadership role focuses on driving innovation through AI integration and EdTech adoption.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree and have a minimum of four years of UAE experience in educational technology leadership, demonstrating capability in strategic planning and project management. A competitive package including tax-free salary and accommodation is offered.