Visionary Principal/CEO for Premier British School, Sharjah

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

Job summary

GEMS Westminster School – Sharjah seeks an outstanding educational leader to become its next Principal/CEO, starting August 2027. The role builds on a strong foundation and an established reputation within the British curriculum, guiding teaching, learning and student achievement at a thriving school.

Reporting to a senior leadership team, the new Principal will sustain excellence, develop leadership capacity, and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing across the school community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior leadership within British curriculum environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the school and uphold Westminster model excellence.
• Empower senior leadership and develop leadership capacity across the organisation.
• Drive teaching quality, student achievement and continuous school improvement.
• Foster safeguarding, wellbeing and an inclusive school culture.
• Collaborate with parents, staff, and the wider GEMS Education network.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic direction

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding

Educational outcomes

Job description

GEMS Westminster School – Sharjah seeks an outstanding educational leader to become its next Principal/CEO, starting August 2027. The role builds on a strong foundation and an established reputation within the British curriculum, guiding teaching, learning and student achievement at a thriving school.

Reporting to a senior leadership team, the new Principal will sustain excellence, develop leadership capacity, and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing across the school community.